The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, more commonly known as Sagrada Família, is a monument of both historical and architectural significance in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by the celebrated architect Antoni Gaudí, the church is renowned for its unique blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles. Construction of the Sagrada Família began on March 19, 1882, under the guidance of architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. When Villar resigned in 1883, Gaudí took over as chief architect, radically transforming the project with his distinct architectural and engineering style. Gaudí devoted his life to this project until his death in 1926, at which point less than a quarter of the work was complete.
The church’s construction has been funded entirely by private donations. Progress was slow and further hindered by the Spanish Civil War, during which anarchists destroyed Gaudí’s original plans. Despite these setbacks, advancements in technologies like computer-aided design have enabled faster construction in … Read the rest