La Sagrada Familia a Barcelona Landmark, in Pictures
Approach to La Sagrada Familia
A Facade Inspired by Nature
The exterior has 18 spires and 3 grand facades. The entrance greets its visitors with sights of a forest of exotic trees and animals that surround the Christian figures.
A wall of rose bushes on a beautiful side door at La Sagrada Familia. Exquisite details with mini roses in all shades of pink.
Inside La Sagrada Familia
The inside of La Sagrada Familia is magical. It feels like a forest of tall trees. Each pillar is like a tall tree with branches hold up the forest canopy of jewels. The windows are designed to let in different colors throughout the day. The morning sun brings in cool blue colors, while the late afternoon floods La Sagrada Familia with the warm colors of the setting sun.
Yellow, orange, and red stain glass mosaics fill La Sagrada Familia with cool colors from the afternoon sun. The blue stain glass mosaics fill La Sagrada Familia with cool colors from the morning sun.
The Nativity Facade
Nativity and Passion facades can be by going up on an elevator and returning on the respective spiral stairs. From the towers, one can see miles of Barcelona city. A visit to the Nativity facade gives an up-close view of the architectural elements and representations of nature’s bounty such as wildlife, plants, flowers, fruit, and vegetables from around the world.
Spiral stairs down the Nativity facade. The stairs look as if in a forest covered by vines.
Passion Facade La Sagrada Familia
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Krista
August 31, 2020 @ 10:17 am
I remember visiting here a few years ago and being amazed at the architecture. You’ve got some great details in your photos and it’s making me want to go back! I didn’t manage to climb to the top though.
Freya
August 31, 2020 @ 6:19 pm
Beautiful photos Jyoti! I’d love to go back and visit La Sagrada Familia in its current state, the last time I saw it was in ’97 – I just remember a lot of scaffolding and didn’t venture inside. It looks like there are so many fascinating and meticulously detailed corners to explore.
Sandy N Vyjay
September 1, 2020 @ 12:06 am
La Sagrada Familia is such a unique and intriguing monument in Barcelona. It looks so exquisite, the stain glass windows particularly have such an ethereal feel. The photos bring alive the divine beauty of the place and the fact that it is still not complete adds to the intrigue.
Kelly
September 2, 2020 @ 11:45 am
OMG! These pictures! The architecture is spectacular! Now I can see why everybody falls in love with Barcelona. I can’t wait until we can travel again and I am able to go!
Jackie
September 3, 2020 @ 7:17 am
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a cathedral that is so beautiful! I’ve seen plenty of ornate architecture, but nothing like that that captures the beauty of nature. It’s simply stunning! I even love the subtle touches–the way the stained glass reflects as it might on water, the spiral stairs when looked at from above reminding of the nautilus shell. I think I could spend hours at La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, observing every small bit of craftsmanship and art. Thank you for the virtual visit. This stop definitely belongs on my Barcelona Bucket List!
Archana Singh
September 3, 2020 @ 9:36 pm
Barcelona is a dream for every architecture and history lover. I can spend hours just ogling at the La Sagrada Familia buildings. They are such a great piece of art. I also miss the food from there.