The almost finished interior of the Basilica and Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family (Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia in Spanish or Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia in Catalan) of Barcelona, Spain truly is a gift from God to all those who enter it. The creativity and imagination of Antoni Gaudi are awe inspiring and they leave you speechless as you walk in a daze while visiting the basilica. No wonder he is sometimes called God’s architect.
The structure strikes you and lifts you up with its levity, upward moving lines and perfect mix of light and darkness. I have never seen a church like this one, it is truly remarkable and unforgettable. It is unique in the world, portraying an aspect of God architecture has not revealed before.
Enjoy the pictures, but realize they do no justice to the real structure. Estimated completion year for the Basilica: 2026.
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| Portal of the Nativity – you can see the cranes of the over 100-year old construction site |
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| Portal of the Passion |
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| Detail of door of the Portal of the Passion with words taken from the passion accounts of the Gospels |
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| Central Nave. Note the light on top of the apse where light creates a triangle, symbol of the Trinity. |
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| Christ and baldachin over high altar. Note wheat growing on top of baldachin and grapes hanging from it. |
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| The crossing |
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| Above the ambulatory |
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| Tree-like columns disappearing into leaf-like ceiling. Gaudi said trees were the first columns ever made so human structures ought to immitate them |
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| Amazing tree-like columns |
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| Dedication of the Basilica by Benedict XVI on November 7, 2010 |
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