Gaudí dedicated his life to the Sagrada Família, but he died tragically in a tram accident before it could be completed. He was buried in the church's crypt—in the Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and his spirit continues to guide the work of the new chief architect, Jordi Faulí.
"It is not a disappointment that I will not be able to finish the temple," Gaudí once said. "I will grow old, but others will come after me. What must be always preserved is the spirit of the work—its life will depend on the generations that transmit this spirit and bring it to life."
When finished, the Sagrada Família will be Gaudí's greatest legacy, a testament to his vision and genius.
Year 2026―The Finish Line
By 2026 (a hundred years after Gaudí’s death), La Sagrada Família will feature 18 towers of varying heights. At the heart of Gaudí’s scheme:
18 individual spires are to represent the prime dramatis personae of the New Testament, 12 for the apostles, four for the evangelists, one for the Holy Virgin, and another for Christ himself in the middle.Decorative elements will continue to be added to the basilica until 2030 or 2032, according to Faulí.
Photo Gallery
My travel videos are typically included in my articles, but my camcorder and backpack were stolen while I was visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. To read the story, please see the companion article, "Travel Tips in Spain."
The photos below were taken on December 19, 2019, just before the pandemic. Please note that climbing down the Passion Tower stairs is not easy and is not recommended to people with mobility issues.
Back Views
Views from Passion Tower
Interior Views
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