Over the Top: Basilica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
The Basilica Sagrada Familia (Holy Family Basilica) in Barcelona is the most over-the-top cathedral in the world. And it’s still under construction!
Designed mostly by the inimitable Antonin Gaudi, it is Seussian on the exterior and equally fascinating inside. The way Gaudi plays with light with the stained-glass windows boggles the senses with its natural exuberance.
Don’t miss it if you travel to Barcelona! And make sure you go to the Passion Tower. (Stay through the video to the end and you’ll enjoy a concert in the bell tower.) We also discovered a couple of hidden museums in the bowels of the basilica, and even a bust of the architect, Gaudi.
The guided tour with the tower included cost about 40 euros each, which included an English-language audio tour and a trip up one of the towers. There are cheaper options available, and we did leave the tour and just use the audio guide, which was more our style. We spent at least three hours there.
TIP: Reserve your tickets well in advance of your trip, because the Basilica is very popular and sells out. And buy them directly from the cathedral’s website, because other distributors jack up the prices.
INFO
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia – https://sagradafamilia.org/en/tickets
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jKZjhqCi8nNzrchX6
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