9.  Sagrada Familia

This the view from the center of the Sagrada Familia's Latin Cross floor plan, looking toward the apse. Taken from: holeinthedonut.com

Now, let's move to the ninth top tourist attractions in Spain that i will share which is Sagrada Familia. La Sagrada Familia is one of Gaudí's most famous works in Barcelona. It's a giant Basilica that has been under construction since 1882 (that's not a typing error) and it's not expected to be completed for some time yet. Gaudí played an active role in directing the construction of the Sagrada Familia until his death in 1926. He would often request that work be modified and adjusted until it was exactly what he had in mind. However today, because of the nature of the existing designs, his work is partly open to interpretation.

Architecture on the Sagrada Familia

There is absolutely no other building in the world, featuring such a genius mixture between Gothic and Art Nouveau styles. Antoni Gaudí took over the project in 1883, a year after construction had begun and completely reshaped the project to fit his unique style.

Unfortunately, Gaudí died in 1926, when only a quarter of the project had been constructed. His particular method for working was very experimental, relying on sketches and improvising along the way.

This the picture the inside of the Sagrada Familia. Taken from: www.suggestkeyword.com

The attraction of Sagrada Familia

Interpretation of the ordinal designs by present day architects is particularly challenging because the actual construction stones are irregularly shaped. When you visit the building you will see the contrast in the stone colour between the front and back of the building. Also the actual style of construction appears somewhat different between the new and old parts of the building.

When completed, the Sagrada Familia will have a total of 18 towers, 12 of them will represent the 12 apostles, 4 will represent the 4 evangelists, one dedicated to Jesus Christ and the last one dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

The Interesting Facts about Sagrada Familia

        i.           - Visited by 2.5 million people a year, it is Barcelona’s most popular tourist attraction.

      ii.            -The Sagrada Familia boasts some of the best view of the city.

    iii.            -The Sagrada Familia is expected to be completed on the 10th June 2026 in honour of the 100--year anniversary of Gaudi’s death; however, its realistic completion date will largely be determined by funding.

    iv.            -Visitors to the Sagrada Familia provide the sole funding of the project.

How to get to Sagrada Familia?

Metro: Lines 2 and 5. Sagrada Familia Station

Address: Mallorca Street 401, 08013