So, I was thinking about some cool things to write about this morning, and found this church in Barcelona.
Firstly it’s privately funded by the Catholic Church and has been under construction since 1882. It will only be completed in 2026... Holy Cow!!! 144 years to build one building. Come to think of it. It sounds like a housing project in SA!
The building has 3 parts (or facades):
1. Nativity
2. Glory (under construction)
3. Passion
Honestly, I don't see it. Pictures obviously don't do it justice!
A portion of the building's interior is scheduled to open for public worship and tours by September 2010. (Awesome for us)
Considered the master-work (?) of renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), the project's vast scale and distinctive design have made it one of Barcelona's top tourist attractions for many years. The church is to be consecrated and proclaimed a Basilica by Pope Benedict XVI on November 7, 2010, during his visit to Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona.
Well, I don't know whether I am impressed or think this is a bit of overkill but it looks good at night, possibly because it hides the flaws.
We may have to return to view the completed "masterpiece" in 2026!
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