We continued our journey with the famous Sagrada Família, Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, a truly magnificent building, an absolute must-see and the number one most visited attraction in Barcelona. The giant Basilica
has been under construction since 1882.
Gaudí based his ideas on the shapes as hyperboloids, helicoids, hyperbolic paraboloids.
Inside the church you get the impression that the roof is held up by trees, when actually are just extraordinary pillars. As they are making their way towards the ceiling, branches comes out of them, like a forest canopy, and that's what Gaudí wanted for you to see.
We also visited the Passion Tower which it is very high so I wouldn't recommend it if you are afraid of height. Also the passages are very narrow. From here you have a nice view over the city.
I also advise to buy the tickets online to avoid queing. You can just show them the electronic confirmation.
I was really impressed by the building. Unimaginable that Gaudí could have such a vision and be able to follow through.
Definetly a must-see!!
The staircase from Passion Tower:
On the corner of Sagrada Família lot there is a small construction built by Gaudí between 1908 and 1909. This was destined to be a school for the sons of men who were working on the church.
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