La Sagrada Familia is an absolutely breathtaking church located in Barcelona, ​​Spain. The architect behind this gem, which is still not completed, is none other than Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi's world-famous masterpiece is spread throughout Barcelona, ​​though no one has an interesting background like La Sagrada Familia.

Here are some incredible facts, which you should know about this holy place before seeing it.

1. La Sagrada Familia is a Heritage Site

However, a long way from completion, La Sagrada Familia was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.It gained the designation due to its distinctive architecture and Gowdy's ability to create something new and artistic.However, this is not surprising; La Sagrada Familia by Gaudi is one of the seven buildings that fall into this category.

2. No Long A Cathedral

When construction first began on La Sagrada Familia, it was deemed an ordinary Roman Catholic Church. Later, it was designated as a cathedral, and then in 2010, Pope Benedict XVI declared it a basilica.For those who may not be familiar with the distinction, a church is a bishop's seat, so it became a great honor for the building.

3. Has 18 towers

When La Sagrada Familia is completed, it will have 18 towers.The 12 towers would represent the apostles, four of them representing the Evangelists, one designated for the Virgin Mary, and of course the last one, the highest one in the middle, would represent Jesus Christ.However, there are currently only eight towers.

4. Gaudi is buried

La magradole Familia is home to the tomb of Antoni Gaudi, who was unfortunately killed a few days after the tram struck.Located on the underground level of the building, visitors can see the tomb for themselves. dedicated to a different figure.Gowdy's mausoleum is held in a chapel dedicated to El Carmen the Virgin.

5. People have tried to take it down  

In 1936, in the midst of the Spanish Civil War, a group of anarchists broke into  the Sagrada Familia and set fire to the crypt.However many important items related to construction were lost, some were saved During this period in history, the entire construction of the building was extremely slow for obvious reasons.

6. Controversial

La Sagrada Familia has three aspects, and the Nativity mask was completed by Gaudi himself.Passion Facade and Glory Facade were created much later, and when Passion Fidee was added by Josep Maria Subirach, the idols of Christ on the cross, many argued that they were too abstract and far from Gaudi's style and vision they were finished.Artist and Architect.

7. Nature influenced design

Although most of the cathedrals or religious establishments have direct structures, Gowdy felt that things should be made similar to nature. Gaudi would hang a loaded string from the ceiling to see how the natural arches would form, and he designed the interior of La Sagrada Familia based on what he saw.