Barcelona Attractions
La Sagrada Familia © laura padgett
La Sagrada Família
One of Catalonia’s most intriguing landmarks, the
bizarre Church of the Holy Family designed by modernist architect
Antoni Gaudi, was started in 1882, but it remains unfinished and an
object of controversy. Gaudi worked on what was considered his
masterpiece until his death in 1926, imbuing the structure with his
characteristic fantastic Art Nouveau styling. Work has continued
sporadically since, but Gaudi left no plans for its completion and
the continued construction has run rampant. The church site
stands at the junction of Marina and Provenca streets in the
central city area.
Address: 401 Calle Mallorca;
E-mail: info@sagradafamilia.org;
Website: www.sagradafamilia.org;
Telephone: 932 073 031;
Transport: Metro to Sagrada Familia stop;
Opening time: Daily from 9am to 6pm (October to March), 9am to 8pm (April to September);
Admission: €8, lift €2. Concessions available
