From the official webpage, you will have to pay 26€ for the general ticket while students and persons under the age of 30 years pay 24€. Seniors pay 21€ and children under the age of 11 years are admitted into the Sagrada Família for free.
What is La Sagrada Familia famous for?
The Sagrada Família is Antoni Gaudí’s best-known work and has become an undisputed symbol of Barcelona. This unique modern temple has been under construction since 1882, and is expected to be completed by 2026. The foundation stone of this colossal basilica was laid in 1882, and building work is still progress.
Why is La Sagrada Familia a tourist attraction?
The Sagrada Família is the most visited tourist attraction in Barcelona catering to over 3,000,000 visitors a year. It is a work of immense proportions and is revered by the World of Architecture as one of the most original and ambitious modern buildings….Opening hours:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday – Sunday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
Can you go inside the Sagrada Familia?
A: You can enjoy a visit to the Sagrada Familia without having to pay to go inside. You can walk around the outside and you will most definitely enjoy seeing the architecture and the different facades of the building. However a visit inside the Sagrada Familia will take your experience to a whole new level.
Why is it called La Sagrada Familia?
This monumental basilica is known in Spanish as “el Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia”, which literally translates to the “Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Family”. Although the official starting date of work on the basilica is March 19, 1882, construction truly began over a year later on August 25, 1883.
Is Sagrada Familia the biggest church?
It would surpass the current title holder for the world’s tallest church spire: The 162-meter-tall Ulm Cathedral in southern Germany. St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome will still have the tallest interior.
What is the Sagrada Familia made of?
The stone material used includes various sandstones and granite, as well as reinforced concrete for the naves. Thin masonry timbrel makes up much of the vaulting.
