Sagrada Família enters final construction phase after completing Jesus Tower

Barcelona's iconic basilica focuses on the Glory facade and the Assumption chapel as the project nears its end.

Generic image of the upper part of the Sagrada Família basilica with the completed Tower of Jesus.
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Generic image of the upper part of the Sagrada Família basilica with the completed Tower of Jesus.

The Sagrada Família in Barcelona has reached a historic milestone this February by completing the Tower of Jesus, making the basilica the tallest building in the city and the tallest church in Europe.

Following the placement of the cross atop the central tower, works will now focus on the interior to allow public access. Meanwhile, construction continues on the Assumption Chapel and the cloister located on Provença street, where new sculptures have already been commissioned to decorate the structure.
The most significant remaining challenge is the Glory Facade on Mallorca street. This year, the Construction Board plans to start building the eight columns that will support the four future towers. This ambitious part of Antoni Gaudí's design is expected to be finished within the next ten to fifteen years.
In addition to new construction, restoration efforts are underway on the Nativity Facade. Underground, two new levels have been completed to house technical services and a future expansion of the museum, ensuring the 1882 project remains functional for modern tourism.