In 1882 , construction of the Sagrada Família began , with the renowned Antoni Gaudí step in as head architect the undermentioned year . Many obstacles harass the introduction of the basilica : Gaudí passed away in 1926 , and revolutionaries set the crypt on fire during the Spanish Civil War . Now , 133 years later , the beautiful church building remains unfinished .
The structure , currently 70 pct unadulterated , is in conclusion entering its last stage of construction . main designer Jordi Fauli presented the projection on October 21 , enjoin the majority of the construction would be finished in 2026 to coincide with the 100 - yr day of remembrance of Gaudí ’s death . small details and decorations will take more clip and will probably be finalized by 2030 or 2032 .
Six new towers will be bring to the Christian church , giving the final structure eighteen towers , all dedicated to religious figures like Virgin Mary and the four gospeller ( Matthew , Mark , Luke , and John ) .
The Tower of Jesus Christ , the tallest steeple , will be over 564 infantry tall and adorned with a expectant cross at the top . It will be locate on a chamber that was just recently completed ; the chamber , which is 196 metrical foot above the Christian church floor , allow visitant a better tone at the stained meth ceiling . The towboat will filter more light into the church , have the sight even more fulgent .
" The central tugboat of 172.5 meters ( 566 ft ) will make it the tallest cathedral in Europe , because the marvelous tugboat in Europe is Ulm , at 162 meters ( 531.5 feet ) , " Fauli said .
With an annual construction budget of € 25 million ( almost $ 28 million ) , construction is tedious but steady . The following video recording , released by The Sagrada Familia Foundation , shows what stages are leave to complete and what the project will face like when it ’s finished .
[ h / t : Dezeen ]
