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Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia · Sagrada Família
basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:06
Welcome to the Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, or as the locals call it, the Sagrada Família. As a scholar of architectural history, I invite you to look upward and consider this not merely as a building, but as…
Listen in the app2The Nativity Facade — A Celebration of Life2:01
You are standing before the Nativity Facade, the only part of the exterior that Gaudee saw reach completion before his death. This facade faces the east, welcoming the morning sun—the light of birth and new beginnings. …
Listen in the app3The Passion Facade — The Geometry of Sorrow1:47
Now we move to the opposite side of the basilica, the Passion Facade, which faces the setting sun in the west. The contrast is immediate and jarring. …
Listen in the app4The Central Nave — The Stone Forest1:54
Stepping through the doors into the central nave is like entering a primordial forest of light. As a scholar, I find Gaudee's structural innovations here most fascinating. …
Listen in the app5A Symphony of Light — The Stained Glass1:50
One cannot discuss the Sagrada Família without addressing the extraordinary use of color. Gaudee's vision for a 'church of light' was realized through the stained glass windows designed by Joan Vila-Grau. …
Listen in the app6The Museum and the Geometry of the Future1:46
Beneath the basilica lies a hidden world of science and history. The Sagrada Família Museum is essential for understanding how this project is actually being built today. …
Listen in the app7The Glory Facade — The Gate of Eternal Life1:43
We conclude our tour at the Glory Facade, which is still in its early stages of construction. When finished, this will be the main entrance to the basilica, facing the sea as Gaudee intended. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:34
As we finish our journey through this extraordinary basilica, we return to the crypt, where the story began and where Antoni Gaudee now rests. He was buried here after thousands of people escorted his coffin through the streets…
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What is Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family?
Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family is a place in Sagrada Família with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sagrada Família |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 41 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.4037, 2.1743 |
| Last updated |
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