On 19 March 1882, construction of Sagrada Família began under architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. In 1883, when Villar resigned,Gaudí took over as chief architect, transforming the project with his architectural and engineering style, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. Gaudí devoted the remainder of his life to the project, and he is buried in the church's crypt. At the time of his death in 1926, less than a quarter of the project was complete.
Amazing pov. Surely this has to be the longest construction project in history!? I remember visiting it in the 80's & was blown away then that it still wasn't finished
I really like this pov- one that is not usually seen. I waiver between thinking it's beautiful to thinking it's over-done especially since it's still being worked on after 143 years! Awesome shot!
It has been under construction for multiple decades! Having said that it is one of the most exquisite cathedrals on the planet and is mesmerisingly beautiful as all of Gaudi's work is!
October 18th, 2025
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