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Construction of the main tower of Sagrada Familia completed after 143 years. The temple becomes the world's tallest.
In Barcelona, the construction of the Tower of Jesus Christ has been completed – the central and tallest tower of the Sagrada Familia basilica, the construction of which has been ongoing for over 140 years. After the installation of the cross at the top, the height of the temple reached the planned 172.5 meters, making it the tallest Christian temple in the world.
TL;DR
- The Tower of Jesus Christ, the central and tallest tower of Sagrada Familia, is complete at 172.5 meters.
- This makes Sagrada Familia the tallest Christian temple in the world, surpassing Ulm Minster.
- The completion was marked by a ceremony including a papal blessing and a drone light show on the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death.
- Construction of Sagrada Familia began in 1882, with Gaudí taking over in 1883 and significantly altering the design.
- Work was interrupted by various issues including lack of funding, the Spanish Civil War, destruction of plans, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Gaudí intentionally limited the central tower's height to 172.5 meters, half a meter below the nearby Montjuïc hill, believing human creations should not surpass God's.
- While the main tower is finished, the basilica's interior and the Facade of Glory remain under construction, with completion estimated to take several more years.