Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia
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Gaudí’s phenomenal neogothic masterpiece (‘the last great sanctuary of Christendom’), although yet incomplete, contains his greatest discovery, ‘Gaudí’s Column’. Based on the prevalence of vertical lines, filled with beautiful hyperboloid structures and exquisite blending of structure with decoration, the temple is Gaudí’s resting place. Defined principally by 18 spindle-shaped towers with interior spiral staircases, representing the 12 Apostles, Mary, the 4 Evangelists and Christ himself (in order of height). There are 3 Façades, each with 4 100m bell-towers; Nativity to the East, Passion to the West and Glory to the south (awaiting completion). The exterior cloister circumnavigates the apse and sacristies, shielding the inside from the city’s noise.
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