The Ultimate Sagrada Familia Guide: Everything you need to know before you visit

Quick Info
Adres: Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://sagradafamilia.org/en/home
Recommended time spent: 2 - 2,5 hour
Price:
Child (until 10): €0*
Adult: €26*
Opening hours
Visit https://sagradafamilia.org/en/schedules-how-to-get for up-to-date visiting hours
*(always check for changes)

La Sagrada Familia is a must-do when you're in Barcelona. It's a magnificent structure in the heart of Barcelona, which reaches about 172.5 meters (566 feet). Every side of the cathedral has something special, from fruit sculptures to trees and Rosetta windows and sky-reaching pillars.
It's one of my favorite buildings in Barcelona; it's so grand and inspiring, with all its colors, the intricate ceiling, and best of all, the glass in lead windows. I've now seen it once but I would love to go back one day, also when its less busy, to enjoy it even more.




Walkthrough
The best way to get to the Sagrada Familia, is by taking the L2 or L5 line to Sagrada Familia Station. Every exit guides you towards the cathedral, just on a different side. Depending on what time you've still got, take a wander around the cathedral and observe all sides. When you're back at the front, take a little walk towards the park for a full picture, cause it's a really tall structure. After you've taken enough unobstructed selfies, walk to the entrance at the right af the basilica. To enter past the gates, you will be asked to show your passport and ticket. Once behind the gates, you can store away large items such as strollers and possible suitcases in a designated area. Done, when you're alone or in a small group, stay right, where you'll be guided towards a security check. In my idea the same as an airport with the gates and the baggage scanners. Now for the last part, you'll have to scan your tickets at a turnstile gate to be let through to the basilica.
Once you're finally inside, you can wander around, have a look at the ceiling, the glass in the lead window designs, and the intricate pillars, upholding the impressive structure. Once done looking inside, you can head out at the opposite side from where you entered, and have a upclose look at the facade. Going right, under the cathedral are the exhibition, gift shop, and toilets.
History and Architecture
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, was initially designed by Francisco de Paula del Villar in 1883. A year after the first stone was laid, did Antoni Gaudi take over. He continued the build in a modernist way instead of the traditional neogothic style. After Gaudi's death in 1926, the build continued, in yet again a different style, because most of his drawings and designs had been destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.
The Nativity facade and the Crypt were declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. It's registered under the 'works of Antoni Gaudi among some of his other works, such as Casa Battlo, and Park Guell.
Once you're finally inside, you can wander around, have a look at the ceiling, the glass in the lead window designs, and the intricate pillars, upholding the impressive structure. Once done looking inside, you can head out at the opposite side from where you entered, and have a upclose look at the facade. Going right, under the cathedral are the exhibition, gift shop, and toilets.



Why I Loved This Place
The main reason I love collecting stamps is that it gives an extra bit of joy. It gives so much satisfaction, getting a pretty stamp and seeing the collection grow. I love collecting things, and this is such an accessible collection, seeing as I also stamp the cancellations and extra stamps in my personal journal. It just becomes part of the routine when visiting a national park.

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I’m Amber, a female traveler from the Netherlands with a deep curiosity for the world and a camera to capture it. For me, travel isn’t just about the destination, but more about the journey and the beauty of the place. I’m always drawn to beautifully designed buildings, long train rides, cozy mornings, and an inspiring hike.
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