Art and Barcelona

Sagrada Familia interior, 2017
Sagrada Familia interior
Sagrada Familia columns

 

 

 

On a recent trip to Barcelona, I visited Antoni Gaudi‘s La Sagrada Familia. It has been under construction for decades. Part of the interior is finished enough to open for a mass this summer.

Gaudi’s church is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, along with many of his other  projects. 

 

The basilica itself is a breathtaking experience, from the soaring ceilings to the stained glass windows. The reflections from the windows cast a colorful glow on the ceiling. The colors change with the time of day.

Sagrada Familia Window
Sagrada Familia ceiling reflections

La Sagrada Familia is scheduled to be complete in  2026 to coincide with the anniversary of the architect’s death.