#SagradaFamillia Barcelona

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La Sagrada Familia Architecture

For good reason, the tour of Sagrada Familia will be at the top of your list of things to do when visiting Barcelona. Every detail of this magnificent church is intended to wow you. The glistening stained glass windows, the colossal columns and arches, and every meticulous element of the building's construction are all meant to evoke awe. It's just stunning.

If you don't prepare beforehand, though, you will be disappointed since the most stunning locations may be overpowering. This guide will assist you in planning your visit to The Sagrada Familia, one of Barcelona's most important landmarks.

Are you planning on hopping on this tour? This blog will undoubtedly assist you in getting the most out of your vacation!

The Sagrada Familia Interior

The interiors of the Sagrada Familia are unrivaled in their splendor. Taking this excursion will allow you to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. Gaudi used leaded stained-glass windows that let in the maximum amount of natural light. This clever move recognizes the building's height, which creates a spectacular lighting display on the interior. As a result, the temple within appears to be much more alive and colorful. During your tour of La Sagrada Familia, you will learn that Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the interior of the structure in 2010.

The vista from here is really stunning at any time of year. It is especially beautiful around the winter solstice when the sun sets just before reaching the west. The light rays are horizontal, and a fascinating phenomenon is created as a result of them. The rays of the setting sun enter the Temple nave and bathe the interiors with beautiful crimson hues. A similar phenomenon occurs at the summer solstice. On the Nativity Façade, you may see a similar vista with cool hues in the morning, early dawn, with greens and blues all around.

The interiors are laid out in the shape of a Latin cross, with five names. The center nave is the tallest of all the naves. The main vault is sixty meters high, while the side vaults are around thirty meters high. The incomplete Glory Façade is allotted a door for each nave.

The Sagrada Familia Exterior

The spectacular and well-known silhouette of the Sagrada Familia is the first thing you'll notice when you arrive, and it can be seen from a variety of vantage points across Barcelona. The details, on the other hand, are somewhat different up close. The Nativity Façade on the east, the Glory Façade on the south, and the Passion Façade on the west are the three major facades of the Temple.

The Nativity façade was the first to be erected and finished. It was totally meant to leave a guide set for future generations who would continue to work on the Temple, and it has the biggest impact on Gaudi himself. As a symbol of Jesus Christ's birth, it faces the rising sun to the northeast. The scenes on this tour illustrate and represent life as it is embellished with various objects.

The Passion facade is the second to be constructed. It is designed to stand in stark contrast to the Nativity facade. It's straightforward and straightforward. The complexity is based on a large number of bare stones, is austere, and mimics skeleton bones. This façade is devoted to the grief and suffering that Jesus underwent at his crucifixion. The sins of man are also represented on the façade. As it faces the setting sun, the symbol of Christ's death is revealed.

The Glory façade, which is currently under construction, is the most remarkable of the facades and the third in this lot. It will provide entrance to the central nave and, in the future, might be regarded as the major facade. This is devoted to Jesus Christ's rebirth or resurrection, and it depicts the three stages of the journey to God: death, final judgment, and glory.

Buying Tickets

Purchasing tickets is something you must do before visiting the Sagrada Familia!

The price of a ticket starts at 26 euros. There are several alternatives for reserving a space. We strongly advise purchasing tickets in advance of your visit. What effect will this have? This will save you time and money by avoiding huge lineups and ensuring that you get in!

If you want to be more flexible, you may also purchase tickets on the day of your visit. Just be aware that lines may be quite lengthy, and because seating is restricted, there is no assurance that you will be able to get a space.

To prevent huge queues like this one, we recommend purchasing tickets for the Sagrada Familia online.

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Sagrada Famallia

Sagrada Famillia – March 2018

The Sagrada Famillia (SF) broke ground in 1882 and was under the supervision of Francisco de Paula del Villar.  In 1883, a young architect named Antoni Gaudi took over and devoted the next 43 years of his life to the design and construction of the SF.

It is said that Gaudi did not make the SF, but the SF made Gaudi.  This is because prior to his work on the SF he was not the most religious man, but he threw himself into researching his projects and through his design principle of being one with nature and all he learned through his research he became a devout catholic and deeply caring about every detail in the parishioner and priests’ experiences.  Even the height of the SF was not to exceed the height of the tallest hillside in Barcelona of 172 meters.

The SF is schedule to be completed on 2026, the one hundredth anniversary of Gaudi’s death. I’m only going to hit the highlights as there are very long books devoted to the subject, but here are some of the things this atheist girl enjoyed the most –

The Light

Every square meter of the SF inside and out was designed with the light in mind.  However, my favorite is how the light shines through the stain glass windows in the interior throughout the day and the seasons. The main entrance faces east and there are beautiful lights in the am, but the real show is in the afternoon as the western sun hits.  The columns (which were never done before) mimic tree trunks and then branch out to carry the weight of the ceiling.  They are muted colors, because as the afternoon light hits they change from vibrant red to emerald green to haunting yellows and more.  The whole tone and tenor changes as the sun moves across the temple.  

The Exterior

There are 3 Facades and will be 18 spires.  Each façade has an entirely different look about it and they are called the Nativity, the Glory and the Passion.  The Glory is currently under construction.  The Nativity is ornate and looks more typical of a 19th century cathedral.  The Passion is stark and disturbing as it represents the death and resurrection of Christ.  The 18 spires represent the middle tower dedicated to Jesus Christ and around it are four towers representing the Gospels; the books containing the life and teachings of Jesus. The tower above the apse, crowned by a star, represents his mother the Virgin Mary, while the remaining 12 towers represent the 12 Apostles. Also of special note on the Passion side there is a connector between two of the towers with an offset Jesus Statue on it, leaving unobstructed room to rise to the heavens.

Visiting

We suggest you buy your tickets for admission inside online.  You will get a 15 minute window to arrive and go through security.  Once you are in, you are in for as long as the SF is open, but there are not bathrooms inside for public use, so once you leave you are out.  We suggest going in the afternoon to really enjoy the lighting.  There are tours, but we did an audio tour we downloaded on our phones.  I also stood next to some of the English tour groups and listened, especially when there was a good one speaking.  As for time, I recommend at least 4 hours to see the inside and outside.  There are parks on either side of the temple and you can break up the day by having lunch and/or getting a beer.