Barcelona's Sagrada Familia: central tower opens 100 years after Gaudi's death

Barcelona, June. One of the world's most talked-about religious sites still under construction, the Sagrada Familia, reached a historic milestone with the opening ceremony of its grand central tower.

Gaudi's legacy

The opening came exactly 100 years after the death of the great Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, who devoted the final years of his life to building this remarkable basilica.

A century of construction

Construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and continues to this day. Its unique architecture and soaring towers make it a magnet for tourists from around the world.

Faith and tourism

With the central tower now open, the basilica moves closer to its completed form. The event is a meeting of faith, art, and architecture, and a new draw for the millions of tourists who visit Barcelona.