{"id":7802,"date":"2024-05-01T17:30:16","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T17:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/?post_type=barcelona&#038;p=7802"},"modified":"2024-05-16T00:14:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T00:14:49","slug":"la-sagrada-familia","status":"publish","type":"barcelona","link":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/barcelona\/la-sagrada-familia","title":{"rendered":"Sagrada Familia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sagrada Familia is Barcelona\u2019s most popular attraction, and one of the world\u2019s most recognizable landmarks. Formally known as La Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, this monumental church was planned out by Antoni Gaud\u00ed, the modernist architect renowned for the sort of daring designs on display at major Barcelona destinations like <strong>Casa Batll\u00f3<\/strong>, <strong>La Pedrera<\/strong>, and <strong>Park G\u00fcell<\/strong>, just to name a few. Among the many standout features of Sagrada Familia are such architectural wonders as its striking towers, intricate stone fa\u00e7ade, colorful stained-glass windows, and unique layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teliportme.com\/embed\/2248514?ar=-1&#038;sfc=t&#038;lp=lt&#038;ls=n&#038;lz=50&#038;lo=1\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"500\" width=\"100%\" allowFullScreen allow=\"vr,gyroscope,accelerometer,fullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>History of Sagrada Familia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The history of Sagrada Familia\u2019s ongoing construction has played a not-insignificant role in the development of its legendary status. A new church on its present-day location was first conceived of in 1872, with construction beginning a decade later, in the spring of 1882. Sagrada Familia\u2019s original design was the work of architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, who planned for the church to be built in the Neo-Gothic style. However, various disagreements led to Villar resigning the following year. Shortly thereafter, Antoni Gaud\u00ed took control of the project\u2014one whose shape, scope, and overall design he would radically alter in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Gaud\u00ed at the helm, work on Sagrada Familia proceeded quite slowly. Of the attraction\u2019s many famous towers, Gaud\u00ed only saw one completed before he died in 1926\u2014at which point his prot\u00e9g\u00e9 Dom\u00e8nec Sugranyes assumed leadership of the project. During the Spanish Civil War, a significant number of Gaud\u00ed\u2019s original sketches, drawings, and models for Sagrada Familia were destroyed; since then, construction has proceeded under the direction of some six different head architects working from reconstructions of the plans that managed to survive. Approximately 150 years after work on Sagrada Familia began, it\u2019s expected that the church itself might finally be completed by the end of the decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1459-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1459-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1459-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1459-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1459-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1459-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1459-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sagrada Familia Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its ornate fa\u00e7ade, soaring towers, and intricate interior ornamentation, it\u2019s the case that everywhere you turn at Sagrada Familia there\u2019s something remarkable to behold. Within the main nave, in particular, you\u2019ll encounter a splendid array of curved ceilings, colorful stained-glass windows, and otherworldly architectural flourishes that could only be the handiwork of Gaud\u00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only are Sagrada Familia\u2019s towers among the basilica\u2019s most recognizable features, they\u2019re also one of the attraction\u2019s most enjoyable elements to experience firsthand, as they provide spectacular views of Barcelona. However, be advised that while there is an elevator that takes you up the spires, you\u2019ll need to walk back down yourself; the climb down is long, narrow, and not suitable for someone with a fear of heights or cramped spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other areas of Sagrada Familia you\u2019ll want to be sure and see for yourself include the Altar, which is heptagonal in honor of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; the Organ, which contains some 8,000 pipes; the Crypt, where among other luminaries Gaud\u00ed is buried; and the Sagrada Familia Museum, a small space on the ground floor of the basilica where you can view some of Gaud\u00ed\u2019s original sketches and a series of historical photographs while learning more about the construction of this unforgettable church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1445-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1445-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1445-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1445-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1445-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1445-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1445-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More to See and Do at Sagrada Familia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many Barcelona visitors, a trip to Sagrada Familia looms large as the centerpiece of their entire experience in this fabulous city. For several additional details that\u2019ll help make your visit go all that much smoother, read on below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*As a visitor to Sagrada Familia, you\u2019ll have your choice of several ticketed experiences. The basic Sagrada Familia ticket gets you in the door for a self-guided tour of the basilica without access to the site\u2019s famous towers; in order to go up in the towers, you\u2019ll need to pay an extra 10 euros per person. There are also two types of ticketed guided tours available here: one that includes the towers, and one that does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Many Barcelona visitors take one look at the number of Sagrada Familia ticket options available and decide to simplify things by using a <strong>Barcelona tourist pass<\/strong> as their admission ticket. Some tourist passes on the market here, like the <strong>Barcelona Card<\/strong>, even offer products like \u201cThe Gaud\u00ed Bundle,\u201d a package that conveniently covers your admission to both Sagrada Familia and Park G\u00fcell on one ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1417-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1417-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1417-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1417-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1417-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1417-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1417-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The bottom line is, no matter how you decide to visit Sagrada Familia, buy your tickets in advance. If you buy your tickets in advance, you won\u2019t have to wait in line to enter the basilica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*To get the most out of your visit to Sagrada Familia, you\u2019ll want to download the attraction\u2019s official app. The app is free, but for convenience (faster download speeds) you\u2019ll be best served by downloading the app before you arrive at Sagrada Familia. Once the official app is on your phone, you\u2019ll have easy access to your admission tickets and audio guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The official Sagrada Familia store sells a robust assortment of decorative items, dishes, sculptures, and more inspired by the site\u2019s distinctive architectural flourishes. You can also find here all types of souvenirs, accessories, and art prints, as well as a large selection of books on the basilica, Gaud\u00ed, and modernist architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*As an active Catholic church, Sagrada Familia features a strict dress code. Anyone wanting to enter the basilica will need to comply with this policy or they will be refused admission. To read up on the dress code\u2019s rules and regulations, be sure and visit the \u201cFAQ\u201d page on Sagrada Familia\u2019s official website in advance of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1429-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1429-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1429-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1429-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1429-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1429-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1429-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Sagrada Familia Should Be on Your Must-See List<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to Sagrada Familia, the hype is real. If you\u2019ve never been to Barcelona before, you simply cannot visit here and skip taking the time to tour this one-of-a-kind landmark. The basilica\u2019s immense size, innovative design, and tumultuous construction history are just too compelling to ignore. What\u2019s more, to experience the Sagrada Familia in all its glory doesn\u2019t even require all that much of a time commitment. With the guided tours offered at Sagrada Familia typically lasting about 50 minutes, you truly have no excuse to miss this majestic Barcelona destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1451-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1451-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1451-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1451-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1451-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1451-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1451-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1443-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1443-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1443-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1443-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1443-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1443-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Barcelona-La-Sagrada-Familia-IMG_1443-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sagrada Familia is the most popular attraction in Barcelona, and one of the world\u2019s truly unmistakable landmarks. Designed by architect Antoni Gaud\u00ed, whose powerful vision to this day remains unfinished, Sagrada Familia is renowned for its striking towers, intricate fa\u00e7ade, and unique layout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","type_of_thing_to_do":[4662],"class_list":["post-7802","barcelona","type-barcelona","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","type_of_thing_to_do-photo-featured-attraction"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/barcelona\/7802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/barcelona"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/barcelona"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7802"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/barcelona\/7802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8563,"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/barcelona\/7802\/revisions\/8563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"type_of_thing_to_do","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vacationpass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type_of_thing_to_do?post=7802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}