Why is La Sagrada Familia Not Finished?

La Sagrada Familia is an architectural marvel located in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. This basilica, designed by the legendary architect Antoni Gaudi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. La Sagrada Familia construction began in 1882 and is still ongoing today. The basilica is known for its intricate and ornate details and is a fusion of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles.

La Sagrada Familia's most striking feature is its 18 towering spires, each representing one of Jesus' disciples. The spires are ornately carved and sculptured, and they rise high above the city, allowing visitors to see the basilica from almost anywhere in Barcelona. The basilica's interior is equally stunning, with colorful stained glass windows and intricate mosaics covering the walls and ceiling.

The use of natural light is one of the most fascinating aspects of La Sagrada Familia. The basilica was designed by Gaudi to be bathed in natural light, and the stained glass windows and skylights inside create a beautiful and serene atmosphere.

Finally, La Sagrada Familia is a truly remarkable architectural masterpiece that is a must-see for anyone visiting Barcelona.

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[artistjoh]

When I was young, the construction was estimated to take 300 years, which is consistent with the great cathedrals of the past. It is amazing how much computer guided stone cutting has sped the process up and it will be finished in my lifetime. A finish in 2026 after starting in 1882 is actually a very fast construction rate, considering how intricate the artist expression of the building is.

[phosphorusgold]

There is also a huge political problem which might delay the construction:
The two squares in front and one at the back were supposed to be parks, like the ones on the side, forming a green cross with the basilica in the center. The facade actually needs to take half of the block it has in front in order to build the stairs. The problem lies in that construction of residential buildings was allowed on those squares, with some legal clauses stating buildings should be demolished when the construction needed the space. Now the day is getting closer, and there are families living there, not only that, the landlords make a shitton of money renting the flats to tourists. So there's a heavy lobbying and press campaign to halt construction indefinetly.
Greed maketh man.

[frogandspanner]

The average time to build a cathedral here in UK has been 250-300 years, with Bristol Cathedral taking almost 700 years. Sagrada Familia has so far been supersonic in its speed of construction.

[Thebreakdownshow]

This building is considered fine wine at this point the longer the construction lasts the better it gets.

[bohitargep]

I had a stroke every time he said the la sagrada familia. Sorry for being pedantic, La is the article, if you use The, dont use La and vice versa

[matthewtopping]

Does it bother anyone else that he keeps saying "The La Sagrada Familia"?

[mangotar]

I visited the La Sagrada Familia last August. From a very far distance, it really looks like a big rocket ship. Then when I visited the actual site, its absolutely stunning inside and out

[machintelligence]

When I first visited in 1977, I asked when it would be completed. The answer was "give us another 50 to 100 years.
It seems the low end of the estimate was correct. I hope to see it finished, although I will be nearly 80 years old.
I refer to the architectural style as "art deco on steroids."

[MrDanmjack]

One of a very few buildings to give me a strong emotional response just from walking in the door

[MiguelLopez-ylch]

I went to Barcelona to see la sagrada familia I Walk upstairs the train stop and turn around one of the streets and I see that majestic structure front of me still feel the emotion.

[chrishitchings]

I went to see it today! My second visit, it's stunning.

[albertjosefsson]

Building Cathedrals usually take 3, 4, 5 or even more centuries. I know nowadays we have more technology, but still a big cathedral with a very modern architecture. So only one century and a half it´s not too bad.

[frederickd.provoncha]

I'm excited that it's almost done! Just a few more years to go. It's definitely on my bucket list of places to visit before I die. It doesn't surprise me at all that it's taken so long. It was too ambitious a task back in the 19th century. Technology needed to catch up to make it possible.

[platoon]

There’s a small shop off to the side of the building. You can see examples of how Gaudi used natural shapes to design the interior. Pure genius.

[narciso]

Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia.A. Landmark that still stand today as an Architectural Wonder.I 've Seen it in 1996 while our Ship called the port of Barcelona for my own last trip in Contract !Awesome Structure !

[RolloTonéBrownTown]

I love how it already looks heavily eroded and decayed. Adds a very oppressive and dark atmosphere. It's like something you would have to fight through in a fromsoft game.

[George-gbzn]

What ever it takes …..
I love that they take their time to make it right .
In american they build anything on a rush some screws, stucco and is good to go . No one takes more pride then Europe as far as architecture

[liderasstro]

TRANSLATION : Sacred Family
For curious about the meaning of the building name

[jimhardy]

I first saw La Sagrada in 1967 while in Spain for my honeymoon. I saw it again in March 0f 2022. Neither words nor video can adequately describe its astonishing appearance. It should be on everyones; (religious or not), bucket list. It should not however be described as a 'cathedral'. There is already a cathedral in Barcelona, a dark, grim, monstrosity and the contrast couldn't be greater. The Sagrada is light, colourful, and airy!