The Sagrada is a cathedral that has been under construction for over 100 years and will not be completed for another 30. It is stunning inside and the outside is a master craftsmanship of stone work and design. A must see. Put it on the bucket list. The picture from the Guell Park shows the project. The finished height will be twice as tall. The impact architect in charge of the design was Antoni Gaudi from 1893 till he died in 1924. He took over the project after it was started 10 year or so earlier.
The design on one side is modernist and the opposite side contemporary.
It is hard to pick which side you like more. Both sides are so impressive. The intricate detail vs creative design.
The inside of the cathedral is breathtaking the first time you enter. The natural lighting affects can not be seen in pictures. Stained glass pulls color from everywhere. The majestic columns are designed after huge trees. Two spiral stairs at one end of the cathedral go up 11 twists in an open atrium.
The ceiling is a work of are unlike anything you will see elsewhere. All the light fixtures are custom made pieces with various forms and shapes representing who knows what. An anointment sink is a piece of art made from a huge oyster shell.
The Sagrada Familia is a world Heritage Site.
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