The Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is the iconic masterpiece par excellence of the Catalan capital and, at the same time, Antoni Gaudí’s still-unfinished dream. Every stone, ceramic piece, or stained glass window in the complex is the result of the generosity, dedication, and effort of multiple generations.
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Since the start of its construction, the Sagrada Familia, conceived as an expiatory temple, has been funded through contributions, donations, inheritances, and, in recent years, primarily thanks to the constant influx of visitors. All funding sources are private, with no involvement from public administration. This has been the case from the beginning, driven by a citizen-led initiative embodied at the time by Josep Maria Bocabella, head of the Spiritual Association of Devotees of Saint Joseph.
Contributing with Tickets to the Sagrada Familia
The vast majority of the Sagrada Familia’s revenue comes from ticket sales. If you’re wondering how the Sagrada Familia is financed, the answer is clear: through visits. Visiting the Sagrada Familia means contributing, even if just a small amount, to continuing the construction until the project is fully completed.
Every ticket, from the most basic to the most exclusive or a private tour of the Sagrada Familia, provides a boost to finish the construction.
Donations and Contributions to the Sagrada Familia
Beyond tickets, there are other ways to support Gaudí’s work. On the official Sagrada Familia website (giving.sagradafamilia.org), you can find the different options and information on how to proceed with your support.
- One-time donation with a contribution of €25, €50, €100, or a higher amount of your choosing.
- A commitment to a recurring contribution (monthly, quarterly, or annually) with a fixed amount of €20, €30, €50, or more.
- Inheritances and legacies. It’s possible to designate the Sagrada Familia as a beneficiary of inheritances and legacies through a will, including movable or immovable property or financial assets.
- Companies. Corporations or businesses can also join the challenge of completing the Sagrada Familia with their contributions.
Donations to finish the Sagrada Familia come with tax deductions of up to 85% in some cases.
Economic Transparency of the Sagrada Familia
How are the funds used? Where do the contributions to the Sagrada Familia go? These are reasonable questions that the Sagrada Familia’s management, the Temple Construction Board, addresses. The accounts are audited and published annually. For example, in 2023, the Basilica generated nearly €127 million, of which 52% was allocated to construction work, 26% to temple management, 4% went to the Diocesan Common Fund, and the remaining 3% was directed to an agreement with Barcelona City Council.