When did the Sagrada Familia start construction?

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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The construction of the expiatory temple of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. The Sagrada Família, has been under construction for 140 years, with the work beginning back in 1882. It's now in the final phase, and it is expected to be fully completed by 2030 or 2032.

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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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Entrance Ticket with Audioguide to the Sagrada Familia This will provide you with detailed information about the history, design, and highlights of the Sagrada Familia as you explore. Costs for adults in 2023 are around 33 euros, and for children, it's approximately 18 euros.

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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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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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La Sagrada Família will take longer to complete than the Egyptian pyramids, which only took 20 years. It started in 1882 and is hoped to be completed in 2026. When Gaudi died in 1926, only a quarter was completed.

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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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A tower visit to the Sagrada costs a fair bit more, and you always have to book it in advance, but yes, it's worth paying to go up the towers. Those same towering stained glass windows you admire from inside the building are equally gorgeous from the outside.

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