4,500
m² built
90
m in length
172.5
m in height
18
towers
45
m wide
12
belfries
The most comprehensive guide to visiting the Sagrada Familia
We provide all the details about the Sagrada Familia of Barcelona, the great masterpiece by the universal genius Antoni Gaudí.
Here you will find everything you need to prepare for your visit. This is the most extensive guide exclusively dedicated to the Sagrada Familia!
Tips for your visit
What’s the best time to visit the Sagrada Familia? How can you avoid long lines? Can you climb the towers? Check out our tips and make the most of your visit.
Detailed maps
Discover how to get to the Sagrada Familia with the different public transportation options (metro, train, bus, etc.), with your own vehicle, or with Barcelona tourist buses.
History and timeline
Check out the history of the Sagrada Familia from its initial project to its current state, reviewing some key dates of its timeline. Its completion is planned for 2033.
Skip-the-line Visit
Book your skip-the-line guided tour online for the Sagrada Familia and avoid hours of waiting.
- Expert guide
- Fast-track entry
- 1 hour 30 min duration
- Every day
- Different schedules
- Free for children under 4 years old
More than 140 years of history
The origins of the Sagrada Familia date back to 1882, when a Catholic group commissioned Francisco de Paula del Villar to build a large neo-Gothic temple in the heart of Barcelona. However, due to disagreements with this architect, the project ended up in the hands of Antoni Gaudí, who despite his youth had already demonstrated his genius.
The style then adapted to his peculiar modernist style, with clear influences from his passion for nature. Although Gaudí only saw a small part of his grand work completed, as he died in 1926, his many successors remained faithful to his designs. Much remains to be done, but it is expected that construction will be completed in 2033.
Antoni Gaudí
Gaudí was born in Reus (Tarragona) in 1852. He studied architecture at the ETSAB in Barcelona. His first major work was Casa Vicens, inspired by Islamic architecture. Thanks to Joan Martorell, he took over the Sagrada Familia project, to which he dedicated 43 years. He also designed Park Güell, Casa Batlló, and La Pedrera. Gaudí died on June 10, 1926, in Barcelona.
visitarlasagradafamilia.com is an initiative driven by lovers of the Sagrada Familia in response to the lack of varied information about this universal work. It is not the official website of the Sagrada Familia nor does it have any connection with the basilica. Our goal is to share the artistic richness of the Sagrada Familia and facilitate visits for tourists from around the world as much as possible.