Three distinct facades depict the life of Christ: the intricate Nativity, the stark Passion, and the yet-to-be-finished Glory.
Gaudí designed the stained glass to create a "symphony of color," with cool blues and greens for the morning and warm reds and oranges for the sunset. Survival Against All Odds The Sagrada Familia: The Astonishing Story of A...
In 1883, a young architect named Antoni Gaudí took over the project from Francisco de Paula del Villar. Gaudí scrapped the original neo-Gothic plans in favor of a design inspired by nature. He believed that there are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature, leading to the forest-like interior where massive columns branch out like trees to support the vaulted ceiling. A Cathedral of Light and Symbolism Every element of the basilica is drenched in meaning. Three distinct facades depict the life of Christ: