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What was the problem with the Sagrada Familia?

One of the biggest challenges facing the construction and why Sagrada Familia Was Never Completed was funding. The church relied on donations from the public, and the Spanish Civil War disrupted fundraising efforts. In addition, changes to the design of the church over the years also slowed down construction.



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It evoked opposite emotions in George Orwell, the British writer, who called the church “one of the most hideous buildings in the world.”

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Sagrada Familia's crypt: Who is buried in Sagrada Familia? Only two people are buried there – its architect, Antoni Gaudi, and the man who started it all, Bocobella.

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Construction on Sagrada Família is not supported by any government or official church sources. Private patrons funded the initial stages. Money from tickets purchased by tourists is now used to pay for the work, and private donations are accepted through the Friends of the Sagrada Família.

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The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, shortened as the Sagrada Família, is an under construction church in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world.



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For safety, no hats are allowed inside the nave or the museum except for religious, health or belief-related reasons. Visitors may not enter barefoot. As it is a Catholic church, visitors must dress appropriately, following these restrictions: No see-through clothing.

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However, in order to ensure a smooth visit please observe the following Sagrada Familia dress code rules: Tops must cover the shoulders. No really low necklines or see-through clothing. Shorts and skirts must go down to the knee.

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The most recent date set for the cathedral's completion is 2026. This would leave just three years to finish the Glory façade, an elaborate entrance with a grand staircase, and finally give the towering monument its intended front.

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La Sagrada Familia means the holy family in English. The church is designed to honor Jesus's family, with towers representing him, his mother, the four evangelists, and the twelve apostles.

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What is the dress code for Sagrada Familia? A. Visitors are required to dress appropriately by covering their shoulders and wearing trousers/skirts that come below the mid-thighs. Hats, swimwear and costumes with promotional content or offensive/distracting designs are not allowed.

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