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Monday, 15 October 2012

Sagrada Familia - An Architectural Beauty



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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