La Sagrada Família (exterior)


La Sagrada Família (also known as Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família) was arguably Antoni Gaudí's greatest work. Constructuion began in 1882 and is not slated to finish until 2026.


This page You can view interior shots of the structure at the La Sagrada Família (interior) page. Click the thumbnails below to jump to larger resolution images.

Sagrada Família by Antoni Gaudi

Four of the very imposing spires of La Sagrada Família.

Sagrada Família under construction cranes

Cranes working on La Sagrada Família.

Sagrada Família Spire Cranes

The size of the cranes themselves were very impressive. The towers feature biblical names like "Excelsis," "Sanctus," and "Hosanna."

Picture of Sagrada Família

Gaudí studied the natural world extensively and incorporated patterns and ideas into his work in order to be more harmonious with the existing landscape.

Sagrada Família Statues

A magic square (all rows, columns and diagonals add up to the same amount) and two statues embracing.

Sagrada Família Sad Statue

A particularly sad statue among others on the outer façade of La Sagrada Família.

Sagrada Família by Antoni Gaudi

Every picture of La Sagrada Família reminds me of the album name "Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven" by the band Godspeed You! Black Emperor.