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February 23, 2026

Spain’s Sagrada Familia reaches maximum height (VIDEO)

The upper arm of a cross now crowns Sagrada Familia’s central tower, raising the iconic Spanish landmark to 172.5 meters

Spain’s Sagrada Familia reaches maximum height (VIDEO)

TL;DR

  • The central tower of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has been completed, reaching a maximum height of 172.5 meters.
  • Construction began in 1882, with architect Antoni Gaudí's design blending Gothic and Art Nouveau styles.
  • Progress was repeatedly slowed by funding issues, political upheaval, war damage, and the destruction of original models during the Spanish Civil War.
  • The Tower of Jesus Christ, the tallest of the basilica's 18 planned towers, is now topped with a monumental cross.
  • Modern architects used surviving fragments, photographs, and digital modeling to continue Gaudí's vision.
  • The completion of the tower's defining feature was celebrated by onlookers.

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