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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One outstanding feature of this structure is its height. He designed the central tower to be approximately 170 meters. He believed that nothing made by man should be taller than God's creation, for this reason, it is one meter shorter than the mountain of Barcelona, Montjuïc.
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.
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.
The entrance fee is included in your tour, so no need to wait in the line. Cost is €29.50 for adults and €26 for children between 10 and 17. Children under 10 enter for free. Unemployed people can visit the Sagrada Família for free on Wednesday evenings.
The Archdiocese of Barcelona holds an international mass at the Basilica of the Sagrada Família on Sundays. Date and time: Every Sunday and holy days of obligation at 9 am. There is no charge for attending mass but capacity is limited.
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.
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.
The word basilica is derived from a Greek term meaning “royal house.” In the Catholic world, a basilica is a church building that has been accorded special privileges by the pope. There are two kinds of basilicas. The world's four major, or papal, basilicas are St. John Lateran, St.