⛪ Sagrada Família Crowned: World’s Tallest Church Finally Reaches Its Peak After 140 Years
- Melissa Santañez
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One of the world’s most extraordinary architectural dreams has just reached a historic milestone. After more than 140 years of construction, the iconic Sagrada Família in Barcelona has officially been crowned with the final cross atop its central tower, making it the tallest church in the world.
Construction of the basilica began in 1882, but the project truly took shape when visionary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí took over the design in 1883.
Gaudí knew he would never see the church finished. He famously said that “my client is not in a hurry,” referring to God.
When Gaudí died in 1926, less than one-quarter of the church was complete, leaving future generations to continue his masterpiece.
Over the decades, construction faced enormous challenges, including:
The Spanish Civil War, which destroyed some of Gaudí’s plans
Financial struggles
The COVID-19 pandemic, which temporarily halted work
Yet the vision endured.
With the cross now crowning the central tower, the basilica officially surpasses the height of Ulm Minster in Germany, which held the record for over a century.
The central tower is part of a complex of 18 towers, each symbolizing important biblical figures:
Jesus Christ (the tallest tower)
The Virgin Mary
The Four Evangelists
The Twelve Apostles
The newly completed tower rises above Barcelona’s skyline and can be seen from miles away.
News Source: National Geographic
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