Why is the basilica taking so long to build?

Since his death in 1926, the project has been hindered variously by civil war, funding problems, conservation work, permit applications, and then the pandemic. The most recent date set for the cathedral's completion is 2026.



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The death of Gaudi was one of the first instances to have halted the progress of the church's construction. Ten years later, when the Spanish Civil War broke out, the construction was halted. The vandals who destroyed the models and plans for the basilica did no favors to the progress.

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The prized pinnacle on Gaudi's masterpiece won't be finished for another 11 years. It will only have taken 144 years to complete. But the massive construction site at the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona hasn't kept tourists from coming in droves; it's the Catalonian city's most popular destination.

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As underground aquifers continue to deplete due to the swelling population's use of water, the sinking has only worsened (although it has been somewhat stabilized by construction that began in the 1990s).

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Peter and the bones of the dead Apostle at the end of the tour in the Vatican grottoes, underneath the Basilica.

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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.

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St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the largest church in the world.

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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. The architectural style of the Sagrada Familia is Catalan Modernism and has an influence of the Spanish Gothic style.

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Sagrada Família is one of the most beautiful churches in the world, attracting around 4.5 million visitors yearly. Although unfinished, it was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and consecrated in 2010.

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Sagrada Familia is the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church in the world. This iconic building in Barcelona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Spain. Its construction began in 1882 and has been incomplete for over 140 years.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza It took around 20 years to finish and became the tallest structure in the world until the building of the Eiffel Tower. The surrounding pyramids create an astonishingly accurate alignment with the stars, making this construction truly unique.

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The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic symbol of French national identity and took 30 years to build. The Tour de France bicycle race ends near it each year, and the annual military parade marking July 14—known both as French National Day and Bastille Day—begins its journey at the arch.

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