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Sagrada Familia

= History = == Though construction of Holy Family had commenced in 1882, Gaudi became involved in 1883, taking over the project and transforming it with his architectural and engineering style. It’s a monumental church dedicated to the Holy Family, and Gaudi’s most famous work, the finest example of the vision genius and the worldwide symbol of Barcelona. The Expiatory Temple of theHholy Family was begun in 1882.by the architect Francesc de Paula, but he had divergences with the promoters and had begun only the crypt. In 1883, Gaudi takes the direction of works and he will devote all his life to the realization unfinished until his death in 1976. == = Characteristics = == The cathedral is a synthesis of his knowledge with the complex system of symbolism and visualization of the mysteries of faith. The cathedral should be able to accommodate more than 13,000 people, the platforms, on the sides, a chorus of 1,500 people. The whole building is an allegory of the Christian religion.. The 170 height meters arrow will incarnate Christ. == = People and places = == Was began by the architect Francesc de Paula Del Villari Lozano. In 1883, Gaudi takes the direction of works and dies in 1926. On March 1883 Villari retired from the project, and Gaudi assumed the responsibility for it’s design. Since 1940 the architects Francesc Quintana, Isidre Puig Boada,Lluis Bunet Gari, and Francesc Cardonev have carried on the work. The illumination was designed by Carles Buigas. == = Renovations = == The central nave vaulting was completed in 2000 and the main tasks since then has been the construction of the transport vaults and apse.As of 2006,work concentrated on the crossing and supporting structure for the main tower of Jesus Christ. There would be extraordinary facades representing the birth, death and the resurrection of Christ with 18 towers symbolizing he twelve Apostles, and the four evangelists, the Virgin Mary and Christ. == = Floor Plan =



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