![]() ![]() When construction began back in 1882, it was overseen by Madrid-trained architect Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano. It is well known that Gaudí died before he saw his Masterpiece completed but many don’t realize that Gaudí was not always the head architect. You can explore this building and the many secrets behind its construction on our Gothic Quarter tour Barcelona Cathedral – Credit: Ruth Crothers Gaudí Didn’t Begin As Head Architect of Sagrada Familia ![]() Only churches that are home to a bishop can be called Cathedrals Barcelona’s can be found in the heart of the Barri Gótic. Many people assume that this huge elaborate Gaudí building must be Barcelona’s main Cathedral-but not so! The Sagrada Familia is in fact a Basilica, meaning a Church that had been granted special status by the Pope. While the building is well-trod on the tourist circuit, it (and the surrounding area) also contain some of Barcelona’s best hidden secrets. Gaudí’s magnum opus, currently expected to be complete in 2026, receives over 3 million visitors a year, with many more estimated to pass by its iconic exterior. Ask any savvy traveller about must dos for Visiting Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia is bound to be high on their list. ![]()
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