Drop all expectations. Forget all the reviews you read. Go to the Temple ready to experience something new and different from what you have seen so far. The construction of the cathedral remained unfinished due to the death of the architect in 1926. The planned completion date for the construction of the temple is 2026.
I ordered a ticket from home, via the Internet. Site http://www. ticketmaster. es/nav/landings/ca/mucho_mas/entradas_sagrada_familia/entradas.html Price per visit + audio guide + climb to the tower - 23.80 euros (2014 price) According to experience, an audio guide is a must. I do NOT recommend climbing the tower.
As conceived by the chief architect, the Sagrada Familia was to become the Bible embodied in architecture. Each facade was dedicated to one of the three main stages of Christ's life on earth: Christmas, the Passion of Christ and the Resurrection.
The main load-bearing element in the construction of the main volume of the church are the columns that distribute the weight of the towers and vaults.
Sunlight, falling inside the temple through windows placed at different heights, creates the feeling that the radiance of stars breaks through the branches of trees. Ultimately, the master sought to achieve harmonious, non-direct lighting and create a sense of spiritual peace.
The building of the temporary parochial school, also designed by Gaudi, is located on the territory of the temple. It does not have a single load-bearing wall. Internal partitions are easily removed, so the layout of the space changes quickly.
In the basement of the cathedral is the Museum of the construction of the cathedral. Be sure to stop by to at least a little realize the technical side of what you see.
When Gaudi was asked if he was afraid of not having time to finish the Cathedral during his lifetime, he replied: "I have a lot of time, since my main customer is the Lord, and he is in no hurry. " Don't rush either. Make time. Sit in the Cathedral. Pray. Or just think.
Who is closer.. .
I ordered a ticket from home, via the Internet. Site http://www. ticketmaster. es/nav/landings/ca/mucho_mas/entradas_sagrada_familia/entradas.html Price per visit + audio guide + climb to the tower - 23.80 euros (2014 price) According to experience, an audio guide is a must. I do NOT recommend climbing the tower.
As conceived by the chief architect, the Sagrada Familia was to become the Bible embodied in architecture. Each facade was dedicated to one of the three main stages of Christ's life on earth: Christmas, the Passion of Christ and the Resurrection.
The main load-bearing element in the construction of the main volume of the church are the columns that distribute the weight of the towers and vaults.
Sunlight, falling inside the temple through windows placed at different heights, creates the feeling that the radiance of stars breaks through the branches of trees. Ultimately, the master sought to achieve harmonious, non-direct lighting and create a sense of spiritual peace.
The building of the temporary parochial school, also designed by Gaudi, is located on the territory of the temple. It does not have a single load-bearing wall. Internal partitions are easily removed, so the layout of the space changes quickly.
In the basement of the cathedral is the Museum of the construction of the cathedral. Be sure to stop by to at least a little realize the technical side of what you see.
When Gaudi was asked if he was afraid of not having time to finish the Cathedral during his lifetime, he replied: "I have a lot of time, since my main customer is the Lord, and he is in no hurry. " Don't rush either. Make time. Sit in the Cathedral. Pray. Or just think.
Who is closer.. .
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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