⛪Barcelona must-visit attraction No.1 - Sagrada Familia 🙏

The Sagrada Família is one of the most famous buildings in Barcelona and even in the world. It was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí and is known as the "unfinished masterpiece". This church is full of unique architectural style and religious connotations, and every detail contains profound culture and history. The construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and was originally designed by architect Francisco de Paula del Villar as a Gothic church. However, he soon withdrew from the project and the younger Gaudí took over, completely changing the design direction. Gaudí redefined the architectural concept of the Sagrada Familia with his unique combination of nature-inspired and modernist style. He focused on combining nature and religion, designing every part of the church in a symbolic and creative way. Gaudí devoted almost all of his second half of his life to the construction of the Sagrada Familia. It was not completed until his death in a car accident in 1926. The main obstacles were funding constraints, the Spanish Civil War, and the technology at the time was not enough to support the design in Gaudi's mind. The symbolic meaning of the architectural design Three major facades: Nativity Facade: Represents the birth of Jesus, full of natural and life elements, with a softer design. Passion Facade: Depicting the suffering and death of Jesus, with strong lines and great tension. Glory Facade: Still under construction, it will symbolize the glory of heaven, salvation and faith. Eighteen spires: symbolizing Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, the twelve apostles and the four evangelists. The tallest spire will reach 172.5 meters, symbolizing the supremacy of Christ. Nature and Light: Gaudí used curved structures, inclined columns and stained glass to imitate the trees and sunlight in the forest, filling the interior with natural beauty and spiritual radiance. The Sagrada Familia was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005, recognizing it as "a masterpiece of modern architecture." At the same time, it is also a spiritual landmark in the hearts of Barcelona citizens, symbolizing the integration of faith and art. Whether you know or are interested in religion or not, the Sagrada Familia is worth a visit. It is not only a miracle of architecture, but also Gaudi's ultimate expression of nature, art and faith! 👀 Visiting tips: Best viewing time: At sunset, the sun shines obliquely on the sculpture, highlighting the contrast between light and shadow and details. Religious etiquette: Regardless of your religious beliefs, please remain quiet and respect the believers present. Ticket booking: I bought a non-tower ticket on trip.com, which includes an audio guide, but I suggest that if you can buy a ticket to the tower, you must go up and see it!! 📍Sagrada Família Address: Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona, ​​Spain ⌛ Opening hours: 09:00 – 20:00 💲Entrance fee: Non-tower ticket €26 Tower ticket €36 #11月好去处2024 #sunway #usj