03-May-2022
It's time for the best sight in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia Basilica. They've been building it for over 100 years since Gaudi designed it. Things were slow for quite a while but in the 80's the Olympics injected a lot of money so they managed to build enough of it to make it a major tourist attraction. The goal was to finish by the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death.
The poor guy was hit by a streetcar in the beginning of his most famous piece of work.
Covid has changed that schedule; no tourists means no money. Most of the building is complete with only the front entrance remaining to be finished. This is a view of the East side. When the front is complete they will tear down a couple of blocks of buildings to provide a grand plaza at the entrance.
To say it is spectacular is an understatement. The outside is breathtaking and the inside even more. Here is a link to a Youtube video about Sagrada Familia but nothing compares with the real thing.
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This is the most spectacular piece of architecture we have ever seen. When it is completed in 10 or 15 years it will be an unmatched piece of art.
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