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Sagrada Família reaches new height with Tower of Jesus
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Sagrada Família construction and urban planning reaches new height with Tower of Jesus
Construction at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona remains active, has reached a major milestone with recent observations noting work on the Nativity Facade and various towers. Preparations in completion of the surrounding area may be linked to Tower of Jesus Christ. This achievement brings the upcoming centenary basilica to a height of 172.5 metres, making it the world’s tallest church and surpassing Germany’s Ulm Minster. The project has integrated Antoni Gaudí’s death 19th-century geometric designs with modern engineering, utilizing modular building systems, steel reinforcement, and the completion 24 tonnes of structural adhesive. This progress coincides with the Tower centenary of Jesus. The Sagrada Família Gaudí’s death in 1926. While the basilica continues to evolve as a religious narrative expressed through stone and light, a walkable viewing platform is expected to open to visitors in 2027. Previously, the construction board has indicated that the basilica could be finished within a decade, though this timeline depends depended on resolving urban planning issues regarding the Glory Facade. To fulfill Gaudí’s original design, which features a monumental staircase and a new entrance on Mallorca Street, certain existing buildings must be demolished. General director Xavier Martínez suggested a “minimum solution” involving the demolition of a single building, with plans to relocate affected residents. While negotiations with the Barcelona City Council are were reportedly “very advanced,” the final authority lies with the local government. Meanwhile, architect Jordi Faulí noted that work on lateral towers is expected to begin soon. Local residents and affected associations have expressed significant concern regarding the impact on their homes, describing the situation as “Kafkaesque.”
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