It has been called "the most extraordinary interpretation of Gothic Architecture since middle ages" by Paul Goldberger and "one of the most hideous buildings in the world" by George Orwell. The debate begs a visit to La Sagrada Familia to explore its dramatic architecture and protracted and sometimes controversial construction. La Sagrada Familia translates to the Church of the Holy Family.
It was the architectural brainchild of the Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi. Construction began in 1882, and the Church was only 15 to 25% complete on Gaudi's death in 1926. Indeed, construction continues to this day and is not expected to be completed until 2030. La Sagrada Familia dominated the Barcelona skyline. It features three facades: Nativity, Passion, and Glory. The Glory Facade is not yet complete. The church was designed to have 18 spires, yet to date, 8 are complete. One of the most visited sites in Barcelona, more than 2 million visitors come annually to come to see whether La Sagrada Familia is indeed hideous or extraordinary.
About 2.7 km from the city center
By Subway:
L2. It takes about 4 minutes and the fare would cost about 2.15 Euros
By Bus:
No.50. It takes about 9 minutes and costs from 0.13 to 2.18 Euros
By Taxi:
It takes about 3 minutes and the fare cost is between 5.81 to 7.26 Euros
By walk:
It takes about 26 minutes
November to February
Sunday: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
March to October
Sunday: 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Monday : 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
15 minutes (if you haven't bought the tickets online)
Entrance Fee
Children(under the age of 7): Free entry
Adults: 17 Euros
Ticket + audio guide: 25 Euros
Ticket + audio guide + towers: 32 Euros
Time you can spend
1 to 2 hours
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