How shocking is the Sagrada Familia: known as a marvel in the history of human architecture? The miraculous existence in the history of human architecture, built for more than a century, unfinished and unfinished, can not be imitated, can not be surpassed Gaudí: an unborn genius

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The Sagrada Familia is a Catholic cathedral located in the heart of barcelona, Spain, designed by the genius Spanish designer Antonio Gaudí. The Sagrada Familia, which has been under construction for more than a hundred years, is still under construction due to lack of funds and slow progress. Although the church is still unfinished, it has been selected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

In 1874, a religious association in Barcelona called "Love Of Sant Jose" began to publicize the construction of the Sagrada Familia. In 1881, with the support of several donations, the society bought 12,800 square meters of land; in 1882, construction of the underground altar began; in 1883, at the age of 31, Gaudí took over the construction of the church and was appointed chief architect in 1884.

In 1926, at the age of 74, Gaudí died in a car accident, and the cathedral was only between 15% and 25% complete, and has since been taken over by a number of architects. The project was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War in 1936, and part of the building, Gaudí-designed models and design studios were destroyed during the war. Today's design is based on the original design that was not destroyed by the war.

Although the construction of the Sagrada Familia lasted for more than a hundred years, with many stops and the main architect replacing more than a dozen, the final completion effect was highly in line with the original appearance of Gaudí's design.

Despite being an unfinished building, it is one of the most famous attractions in the world and the greatest work of Gaudí's life. In the history of human architecture, it can be said that it is a "miraculous existence".

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The shape of the cathedral is peculiar, the three facades corresponding to the church gate are "birth façade", "crucifixion façade" and "glory façade", the architectural style is diametrically opposed, and each style is completely different from the traditional church gate style.

The "Nativity Façade" was completed before the church was interrupted in 1935 and is the only façade completed by Gaudí. Influenced by Gaudí's naturalistic style, the sculptures make extensive use of natural landscapes and images, like lifelike statues growing from the walls, leaving an artistic example for posterity.

The "Crucifixion" was built according to Gaudí's 1917 design concept. Compared with the complex and multiplicity of "birth facades" of sculpture, the "Crucifixion Façade" is more simple and simple, aiming to depict human sins through eye-catching straight lines and rigid forms of expression.

The "Glory Façade", which has been under construction since 2002, is the main façade of the three facades, from which there is direct access to the nave. This façade shows Jesus' ascension to heaven. This façade was also based on a model of the church made by Gaudí.

The columns inside the church are Gaudí's unique design works, like towering trees. His work is always closely related to nature, inspired by the flowers, animals, landscapes and caves of nature. He once said that "straight lines belong to man, and curves belong to God", so the Sagrada Familia is a combination of spirals, curves, parabolas, etc., full of dynamic buildings.

Although the whole building is very large, it is very light, and Gaudí's unique artistic design also makes the church seem a little scary, so much so that some people call it "the nightmare of stone construction". The famous British novelist George Orwell called it "one of the most vicious buildings in the world".

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Antonio Gaudí, a talented Spanish architect, has 16 architectural works throughout the city of Barcelona, 7 of which are inscribed on the World Heritage List. He never married, devoting his life's passion to nature, architecture, and religion.

In 1852, Gaudí was born in The Town of Reus, not far from Barcelona, to a father of boilermakers from an ordinary family. At the time of Gaudí's birth, Barcelona was undergoing a complete renovation, and people were eager for the profession of architect. Gaudí was no exception, he aspired to be an architect from an early age, but his ideas were different.

Gaudí suffered from rheumatism at such a young age that he could not play with other children, because there was a lot of time alone, he developed the habit of observing nature, and his whole body and mind were filled with love for nature, which is why his architecture always imitated nature.

In 1870, at the age of 18, Gaudí entered the Barcelona School of Architecture, where he was already involved in the construction of some buildings as a student. In 1878, at the age of 26, Gaudí received the title of architect and became acquainted with Güell, who would later provide financial support for his designs. He allowed Gaudí to express himself freely and without worries.

The buildings, designed by Gaudí and funded by Güell, have since become masterpieces of architecture around the world.

The Sagrada Familia is the most important work of Gaudí's life, the greatest building, and the crystallization of his life's work. According to the architects currently in charge of the cathedral, in 2026 they will complete the last minaret, which will be about 172 meters high, when the Sagrada Familia will become the tallest church in Europe.

On June 10, 1926, the tram opening ceremony was held in Barcelona, but the tram decorated with flowers knocked down an old man dressed in shabby clothes and described as withered. When people thought that the old man was just a tramp and was about to bury him hastily, an old lady recognized him, who turned out to be the greatest architect in Barcelona and the pride of all of Spain - Gaudí.

Eventually, Gaudí was buried in the underground chamber of the Sagrada Familia.

PS: Does this peculiar Sagrada Familia Cathedral remind you of Van Gogh's masterpiece Starry Sky?

"Starry Sky"

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