The first time I saw Sagrada Familia, I was stunned by its beauty. Late
evening, it was my first day at Barcelona and my BIL and my cousin took me for
a drive to show me few monuments around the city. Even in the dark, I could not
help gaping at this artistic architecture. My BIL promised to bring me back the
next day.
Sagrada Familia is the Roman catholic church designed by Catalan
architect Antoni Gaudi. It looked incomplete and there was some construction
still going on although it is the world heritage site, BIL informs me that the
construction has been going on since many years, since its commencement in 1882
and it will be completed in 2026, the centennial year of Antoni Gaudi’s death.
The present design is based on restructured versions of lost
plans as well as modern adaptations. In the 20th century the stones
were carved by hand but the current technology allows the stones to be shaped
by milling machine. You can see the contrast in the type of material that is used and the color of the stones.
We made one complete round around the church, it was late
evening, so we waited for light to brighten up the church and give it 3D
effect.
The interior is complete with light seeping in through stained
glass windows and artistic carved high pillars.
Worth a visit.
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