Sagrada Familia church
Francisco de Paula del Villar.
In 1883 Antoni Gaudi took over the work.
After his death in 1926 diffrent archidects
have continued his work.
Antoni Gaudi`s design
Changed the design drastically.
Modernist style.
Most of his designs and models where
destroyed in 1936 during the civil war.
He worked on this project until his death.
Only one facade, one tower, the apse and
the crypt were finished.
The church today
Gaudis original ideas.
95m long and 60m wide.
The church will be able to accommodate
thirteen thousand people.
Eight towers of eighteenth are compleated.
Sculptor Josep Maria Subirachs.
Towers
Four towers on each of the
three facades represent the
twelve apostles.
The towers reach a height of
90 to 120 m.
Another four towers represent
the four evangelists.
The largest, 170m tall tower is
dedicated to Jesus Christ.