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      • It is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), in 2005 his work on Sagrada Família was added to an existing (1984) UNESCO World Heritage Site, "Works of Antoni Gaudí".
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  2. It is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), in 2005 his work on Sagrada Família was added to an existing (1984) UNESCO World Heritage Site, "Works of Antoni Gaudí". [4] On 7 November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the church and proclaimed it a minor basilica. [5 ...

  3. The works of Gaudí, including the Nativity facade and the crypt of the Sagrada Família, were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. In 2010 the uncompleted church was consecrated for religious worship and designated as a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI.

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    Works on La Sagrada Familia were begun in 1882 under the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, then continued under Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona’s most famous son. Gaudi spent over 43 years working on La Sagrada Familia – he saw it as his holy mission, pouring his own money into the project when funds from the original commission disappeared. Gaudi d...

    The church is the most visited monument in Spain, attracting around 4.5 million visitors annually, so expect big queues and a busy interior, even in off season. If you go at the height of summer, aim for early morning or late evening if you don’t want to feel completely jostled throughout. There is entry into the church to see Gaudi’s crypt as well...

    The church is in the centre of Barcelona: subway station Sagrada Familia is a 2 minute walk away, served by lines 2 and 5. It’s roughly a 20 minute walk from Barcelona’s main cathedral and a 30 minute walk from La Rambla.

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  4. The Nativity façade and crypt are named UNESCO world heritage. 2010 On 7 November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the Basilica for religious worship and designated it a minor basilica.

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  6. It’s a work that amazes visitors with its architecture, its shapes and its cultural relevance, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. If you’d like to learn more about the past, present and future of this incredible basilica, read on.

  7. In 1984, Palau Güell, Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and Park Güell were declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. In 2005, Casa Vicens and Casa Batlló, in Barcelona, and the crypt at Colònia Güell, in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, were added to the list.