# Sagrada Família tower construction milestones

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> Updated: 2026-08-26T18:34:56.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona has reached significant structural milestones regarding the Tower of Jesus Christ. The project reached a height of 172.5 meters following the completion of the tower’s exterior, which includes a four-armed cross made of curved glass and white glazed ceramic.

In February 2026, a 17-meter-high cross constructed from glass, steel, and concrete was installed atop the tower. This structure, engineered by the German firm Josef Gartner, features a stainless-steel frame and a concrete core with a walk-through interior. The completion of this tower marks a major phase in the 144-year construction process of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece. While the exterior silhouette is complete, internal work on the tower and other sections of the basilica continues using modern digital fabrication and computer modeling.

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### 2026-08-26: Sagrada Família reaches 172.5 meters with completion of central tower exterior

The Sagrada Família in Barcelona has reached 172.5 meters following the completion of the Tower of Jesus Christ's exterior, marking a historic milestone in Antoni Gaudí's architectural legacy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sagrada-famlia-reaches-1725-meters-with-completion-of-central-tower-exterior

### 2026-07-30: Giant Glass‑Steel Cross Crowned Barcelona's Sagrada Família

A 17‑m glass‑steel cross made by Germany’s Josef Gartner was installed on Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, completing its Tower of Jesus Christ. Taiwan’s TVBS and Japan’s NHK broadcast the historic inauguration, a

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giant-glasssteel-cross-crowned-barcelonas-sagrada-famlia

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