The Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain is considered one of the world's architectural masterpieces, whose construction began in 1882 and is still ongoing.
“Sagrada Familia” Church (La Sagrada Familia) which means “Holy Family”, is located in the city of Barcelona, Spain by the famous architect, “Antoni Gaudi” (Antoni Gaudí It was designed in the modern Gothic style and is considered one of the unique buildings in the world.
The construction of this church began in 1882, and today the cost of its construction is financed by public donations; Therefore, it is expected that its completion will continue until 2030. Sagrada Familia is the largest half-built cathedral in the world.
Gaudí believed that architecture should be sought in nature and that there are no straight lines in nature. For this reason, the design of Sagrada Familia is also inspired by nature; A building erected with long wavy columns, like upside down trees, which is always full of sunlight inside. Towers, arches, frames, windows and all the components that are combined with curved lines and special attention to details have created a different church that will amaze every viewer.
In designing the exterior of the church, Gaudí was inspired by the life of Christ and in each frame, he displayed a part of his life in a different way from other churches.
Although the Sagrada Familia church building is unfinished; It is in the list of UNESCO cultural heritage and is considered one of the most visited historical monuments in Spain.
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When traveling and visiting historical monuments, to what extent do you pay attention to the complexities used in architecture and building construction? Have you ever visited the city of Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia? What details in the architecture of this building have attracted your attention?
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