Sagrada Família

Where it is & how to get there

• Metro: Sagrada Família station (L2, L5) is right outside.
• Tickets: Book timed tickets online weeks ahead; tower access is extra.
• Dress code: Shoulders covered, no very short shorts.

The story of the Sagrada Família

Antoni Gaudí took over the Sagrada Família project in 1883 and devoted the rest of his life to it. When he died in 1926, only a small part was finished; construction has continued ever since, funded by visitors' tickets and donations.

Inside, tree-like columns branch towards the ceiling, and stained-glass windows flood the nave with blue, green, orange and red light. With its central tower designed to rise about 172 metres, it is set to be the tallest church in the world. Parts of it are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Book a timed ticket online days ahead. Morning light through the east windows is the most beautiful.
• Pay extra to climb a tower for views over Barcelona.
• Use the audio guide to understand Gaudí's symbolism.

What's around the Sagrada Família

• Hospital de Sant PauModernista hospital complex.
• Casa Batlló15 minutes by metro.
• Plaça de GaudíPark with a classic photo spot.
• Avinguda de GaudíWalkway between Sagrada Família and Sant Pau.

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