Sagrada Familia – Awe Inspiring Sight To See In Barcelona

The Sagrada Familia is unlike any cathedral you have ever seen. The colors, the symbolism and design are exquisite and surprisingly modern! When you see the Sagrada Familia, it’s almost hard to believe it was designed more than 100 years ago.

This masterpiece has become one of the top landmarks to see in all of Spain and rising as one of the must-see places in the entire world.

The design is so intricate that it is still under construction to this day!

Expression of Color

The colors in the cathedral are absolutely stunning. Different arrays of colors brighten up the cathedral as light shines through the stain colored glass.  The mood changes hourly with clever use of color.  As the sun shifts from sunrise to sunset, the colors change to illuminate the cathedral with altering colors like red, orange to blue and green.

They say within the hour of sunrise to sunset, you can witness to the most dramatic change of colors and scenery. It’s a great time for photographers.

Who created such a intricate and modern design over 100 years ago?

The designer, Antoni Gaudi, created the architectural masterpiece of the Sagrada Familia. He is also known as “God’s Architect.”  As a devout Catholic, creating the Sagrada Familia was apart of his devotion to God.

He also loved colors and nature which he incorporated into the design of the Sagrada Familia.

As you walk through the cathedral, it is meant to feel like you are in a forest.  Look up at the columns and you will see what resembles tree branches.

One of Sagrada Familia’s 18 towers which is called “The Tower of Jesus Christ,” will be the highest of all it’s towers. To add to the glory, the Tower of Christ’s elevation will be one of the highest points in Barcelona, only one meter below the highest nearby mountain, Montjuic Mountin…. not to mention the highest church in the world.
The symbolism through the cathedral, both inside and out, could be studied for days and weeks. The significance of each detail share stories of the Bible, of Christs life, resurrection and death, and so much more.

From what I learned about Gaudi’s intentions behind this, he wanted the Sagrada Familia to be a place where one could come to learn as if the cathedral were an open book and classroom.

 

If you are a fan of imaginative architecture, color and playful design, you may be interested in visiting more of Gaudi’s famous architectural buildings in Barcelona like Casa Vicens, Casa Batllo and Park Guell.

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