Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain   Fun Facts: Construction began in 1882, and is estimated that it will be finished in 2026. Antoni Gaudi, the architect of the church, is buried in the church, after being hit by a tram in 1926 Gaudi believed things should be built to resemble nature, so while most buildings have straight lines, the Sagrada Familia (as well as his other buildings) are more about curves and arches Once completed, it will be the tallest religious building in the world Gaudi believed that no man-made object should eclipse the work of God, so the tallest tower was constructed to be 1 meter shorter than Montjuïc hill, the highest point in Barcelona It was built to be seen from all points of the city. It has glass mosaics at its highest points, which when reflected by sun or moonlight act as beacons to guide seafarers home When asked why he was making the tops of the spires so elaborate when no one would see them, Gaudi answered that the angels would see them