The Sagrada Familia: The Astonishing Story of Antoni Gaudí’s Unfinished Masterpiece
Once complete, the central Tower of Jesus Christ will stand at 172.5 meters, making it the tallest church in the world. The Sagrada Familia: The Astonishing Story of A...
In 1883, a young architect named Antoni Gaudí took over the project from Francisco de Paula del Villar. Gaudí scrapped the original neo-Gothic plans in favor of a design inspired by nature. He believed that there are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature, leading to the forest-like interior where massive columns branch out like trees to support the vaulted ceiling. A Cathedral of Light and Symbolism Every element of the basilica is drenched in meaning. The Sagrada Familia: The Astonishing Story of Antoni