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Gaudi's Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) - May 2011

On our first full day in Barcelona, we visited Gaudi's grand but still unfinished cathedral. Construction began in 1882, but it will be about 30 more years before it is complete. Currently, visitors enter through the Passion Facade, which is actually the left side of the church. The Passion Facade has 12 scenes that depicts the last few days of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. On the opposite side, the Nativity Facade celebrates Christ's birth and life. More photos from Spain: The rest of our Barcelona photos. Segovia. Madrid. Bullfight in Madrid.
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  • This is the south side of Sagrada Familia. This side has the Passion Facade.

    This is the south side of Sagrada Familia. This side has the Passion Facade.

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  • This sign describes each scene depicted on the Passion Facade.

    This sign describes each scene depicted on the Passion Facade.

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  • This part of the Passion Facade shows the whipping and crucification of Christ.

    This part of the Passion Facade shows the whipping and crucification of Christ.

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  • In this part of the Passion Facade, Peter denies knowing Christ.

    In this part of the Passion Facade, Peter denies knowing Christ.

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  • I think this is Peter.

    I think this is Peter.

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  • Soldiers gambling and a centurion on the left hand side of the Passion Facade.

    Soldiers gambling and a centurion on the left hand side of the Passion Facade.

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  • This part of the Passion Facade shows Judas giving Christ a kiss so the soldiers know who to arrest.<br />
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The grid with numbers adds up to 33 in several different combinations. This is Christ's age when he was crucified.

    This part of the Passion Facade shows Judas giving Christ a kiss so the soldiers know who to arrest.

    The grid with numbers adds up to 33 in several different combinations. This is Christ's age when he was crucified.

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  • This is a model of the cathedral outside the Passion Facade.

    This is a model of the cathedral outside the Passion Facade.

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  • This sculpture represents Christ's whipping.

    This sculpture represents Christ's whipping.

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  • These figures are on the floor just inside the Passion Facade entrance.

    These figures are on the floor just inside the Passion Facade entrance.

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  • This video clip shows the a 360 degree view of the cathedral.

    This video clip shows the a 360 degree view of the cathedral.

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  • This video clip focuses on the ceiling of the cathedral. Notice how the columns look like trees and the ceiling looks like the leaves of the trees.

    This video clip focuses on the ceiling of the cathedral. Notice how the columns look like trees and the ceiling looks like the leaves of the trees.

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  • This video clip focuses on the oculus above the altar.

    This video clip focuses on the oculus above the altar.

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  • The oculus over the main altar.

    The oculus over the main altar.

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  • This the main altar.

    This the main altar.

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  • This view of the ceiling shows the forest like feeling one gets inside the cathedral.

    This view of the ceiling shows the forest like feeling one gets inside the cathedral.

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  • The Nativity Facade. This facade was mostly completed during Gaudi's life time.

    The Nativity Facade. This facade was mostly completed during Gaudi's life time.

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  • This sign describes the scenes that are part of the Nativity Facade. View at full size to read.

    This sign describes the scenes that are part of the Nativity Facade. View at full size to read.

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  • One of two turtles/tortoises supporting the Nativity Facade. Gaudy incorporated many animals onto the outside of the cathedral.

    One of two turtles/tortoises supporting the Nativity Facade. Gaudy incorporated many animals onto the outside of the cathedral.

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  • A close up of one of the turtles/tortoises.

    A close up of one of the turtles/tortoises.

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  • SeverAl of the towers are topped with fruit.

    SeverAl of the towers are topped with fruit.

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  • A vacation snap shot of our . . . shoes.

    A vacation snap shot of our . . . shoes.

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  • Another spiral staircase shot in the same vein as the Vatican. I saw a similar shot on a postcard in the gift shop, later.

    Another spiral staircase shot in the same vein as the Vatican. I saw a similar shot on a postcard in the gift shop, later.

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