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The Sagrada Familia is the most popular of the many Barcelona tourist attractions

Sagrada Familia Tours from Barcelona Cruise Port

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Antoní Gaudi was born near Reus in 1852 in the province of Tarragona in Catalonia. At the age of 21 he began his architectural studies at the Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura in Barcelona. Upon graduation with only mediocre grades in 1878 the college’s director still didn’t know what to make of him as he noted:

“Qui sap si hem donat el diploma a un boig o a un geni. El temps ens ho dirà.” (“Who knows if we have given this diploma to a nut or to a genius. Time will tell.”)

And indeed it did. Soon he would be planning and designing some of the greatest architectural masterpieces ever created which have defined the city of Barcelona to this day. More than three million people visit the Sagrada Familia every year with ticket revenue financing its ongoing construction. The aim is to complete the whole project by 2026 to celebrate the centenary of Gaudi’s death.

Getting to La Sagrada Familia

As a cruise ship passenger you can pre-book Sagrada Familia Tickets and have them delivered to your mobile phone which means you won’t have to join the long queues at the cathedral’s ticket office. More information about what to do during your time in the city appears on our Barcelona Cruise Port page.

Sagrada Familia Barcelona
Visit the Sagrada Familia from Barcelona Cruise Port

Gaudí’s Modernisme

His initial works were primarily Gothic in nature and had a traditional Spanish flare to them. After a few years he went on to develop his own style which was when his most popular works were created. The nature he had studied so much as a child was soon to be incorporated into his works and he showed amazing portrayals of water and organic shapes in his architectural designs. Later his work became known by the name ‘Art Nouveau’ which served as a precursor to today’s modern architecture which is best known as ‘Modernisme’.

Impressive Shot of the Interior of La Sagrada Familia
Impressive Shot of the Interior of La Sagrada Familia – Photo: Claude Attard

Building the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

When Gaudi began building what he conceived as a “20th Century Cathedral” in 1883 he was well aware that he would never complete the construction in his lifetime. He soon became obsessed with the project and set up an office on site which became his permanent residence. His plan was to build facades which would represent the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ with eighteen towers symbolizing the twelve Apostles, the four Evangelists, and the Virgin Mary and Christ. The one representing Christ would be the tallest and would stand 170 metres high.

Beautiful Photo Showing the Inside of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Beautiful interior of the Sagrada Familia – Photo: Claude Attard

In 1926 Gaudi died at the age of 73 when he was hit by a tram on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes very close to his masterpiece. Work continued but was halted in 1936 as a result of the Spanish Civil war and didn’t continue until 1952. During the war many of Gaudi’s original plans were destroyed which created much debate as to how future development of the building should continue.

Amazing Light Effects Inside the Sagrada Familia
Amazing Light Effects Inside the Sagrada Familia – Photo: Paul Hudson

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  1. David Vose

    June 8, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Hi Gerry, my wife and I have been to Barcelona several times now and have visited the Sagrada Familia on three separate occasions as one visit can not do it justice. The whole concept is so awe inspiring and one does not have to be religious or Christian to be inspired or impressed by the experience. This is a MUST see.
    Regards,
    DaveV

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