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.

One of the models used by Gaudi as a test.
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One of the models in the basement of the cathedral.
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica
Gaudi's workshop in the basement of the cathedral.
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica
Gaudi's workshop in the basement of the cathedral.
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica
One of the models in the basement of the cathedral.
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica
This is a view from above of the school outside the cathedral. Notice the curves of the roof.
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica
This is a ground view of the school. The curved roof is much easier to see from this angle.
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica
One of the models inside the school. This one shows how the weight is supported.
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica
One of the models inside the school.
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica
Sagrada Familia even had a line to get into the gift shop!
Spain barcelona gaudi sagrada familia cathedral basilica

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Gaudi's Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) - May 2011