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The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

(Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família)
Church and Monument
Barri de la Sagrada Família, Barcelona
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    Elisa
    "Must see in Barcelona, most impressive of Gaudi's works."(112 Tips)
    Guozude
    "your ticket in advance for the tower visit."(31 Tips)
    Zevenen 7.
    "Buy tickets online, including a tower visit and the audio guide."(21 Tips)
    Neil S.
    "Grab the audio tour and learn an incredible amount."(14 Tips)
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  • Josh N.
    Josh NelsonAugust 16, 2014
    It is a stunning piece of architecture. 2 hours is a good amount of time to anticipate if you want to enjoy it at a good pace. Get your tickets online the day before & add the tower as well. Worth it!
    Upvoted Feb 19
  • Robert P.heart icon on user image
    Robert PaluszakMay 24, 2016
    Amazing and unique. All European churches are not the same, this is the exception. Buy tickets online or book a skip-the-line tour. You need a guide or audio tour to truly understand the symbolism.
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Lauren J.heart icon on user image
    Lauren JonesJuly 26, 2016
    One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Fascinating how Gaudi incorporated nature into his designs. Even if you see nothing else in Barcelona you must see this. Book ahead!!
    Upvoted Feb 16
  • Wael M.heart icon on user image
    Wael MaatoukJanuary 28, 2018
    What an experience. Must see this art piece. Take audio system, very nice to know details, history & lots of interesting info. Don’t go on high tower, nice but doesn’t worth it. But don’t miss it.
  • Dens
    DensApril 26, 2012
    #1 thing to check out in Barcelona. Try to time your visit with the late afternoon sun so you can see the stained glass widows in all their glory.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Roshel A.heart icon on user image
    Roshel AghassiSeptember 14, 2018
    Make sure to buy your ticket in advance. I would go in mid afternoon because the lights from the stain glass is amazing! If your claustrophobic do not take tower tour.
  • Robin B.heart icon on user image
    Robin BertelsJuly 28, 2015
    Even if you don't fancy visiting churches, this architectural masterpiece is a must visit. Go inside to discover the truly spectacular reflection of light through the colourful stained glass windows.
  • m d.heart icon on user image
    m dNovember 26, 2018
    You can’t miss this one of the greatest achievement in architecture. (Still in construction) The museum in the basement is very nice to understand Gaudi’s idea and the church itself.
  • Kris T.heart icon on user image
    Kris TinSeptember 18, 2018
    beau-ti-ful! i‘m not into religion but this cathedral is amazing and worth every cent you pay for admission.
  • Jeeves W.
    Jeeves WilliamsAugust 30, 2015
    An astounding and arresting masterpiece of architecture. Book online before. Queues are shorter around the back. You'll leave your bags in lockers if going up the towers. Good for people-watching.
  • Kevin K.heart icon on user image
    Kevin KearneyJune 7, 2016
    Buy a ticket at least a day before, don't skip the audio tour, and make sure to tour one of the towers for the city view. Go after 3 to catch the sunlight pouring in through the stained glass.
  • MJ L.heart icon on user image
    MJ LeeMarch 30, 2015
    Make sure you book a guided tour beforehand online. Book online allows you skip the line and the guided tour gives you a lot of untold history and humor.
  • Channing G.heart icon on user image
    Channing GarciaApril 20, 2019
    Absolutely gorgeous. Couldn’t grasp how beautiful the church is. Learned Much history about the architecture and centuries of its creation. Must book a guided tour in advance. Very much worth it!
  • Yves D.heart icon on user image
    Yves DDecember 30, 2019
    The Antoni Gaudi roman-catholic basilica, its a must for architecture lovers. Its unique in the world for its style. Even though unfinished for over 100 years, still you can enjoy the architecture
  • Zevenen 7.heart icon on user image
    Zevenen 70August 30, 2017
    Where to start? Such a big YES! Buy tickets online, including a tower visit and the audio guide. It's mind blowing visually but also the story behind it. Super professionally organised place.
  • Keyue B.
    Keyue BaoAugust 18, 2018
    Book the ticket online in advance, and try visit the nativity tower if you can! It’s the original tower and you can walk through bridges
  • Harri B.heart icon on user image
    Harri BennettMay 7, 2018
    Amazing place, even if you don’t go in (cues can be pretty long) it’s just breath talking - so many angles to take it all in from and so much hidden detail - you can stand and look at it for hours
  • Rrawat F.heart icon on user image
    Rrawat FelknerJuly 29, 2016
    Visits to Sagrada Familia are timed based on your ticket. Make sure you have tickets b4 you go there. Buy it online or from one of the official tourists booths. Children under 12 free with an adult.
  • Açalya I.heart icon on user image
    Açalya IyigunMay 31, 2017
    Must see! Unbelievable! Amazing! Outside is different, inside is completely different. Book it online in advance from it's own site. Buy just 15 Eur ticket for general visit, will be enough.
  • Gary W.heart icon on user image
    Gary WalshSeptember 28, 2015
    Book times entrance tickets online- it really saves time queuing. Go in the afternoon as the light is gorgeous through the stained glass windows
  • Paige E.heart icon on user image
    Paige EilenbergApril 20, 2017
    Book an audio tour ahead of time and you won't have to wait in line...and you can move at your own pace. Worth it to go up in one of the towers - recommend the Nativity side.
  • Sozoheart icon on user image
    SozoNovember 8, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The best cathedral of the world. Awesome architecture by the genius Gaudí. A MUST of Barcelona city
  • Muratheart icon on user image
    MuratOctober 14, 2023
    I think it is more of a museum than a church. Must see inside. And either get a book or guide to understand all the details and their meaning. Exceptional! Book your ticket online to avoid lines.
  • Tolga A.heart icon on user image
    Tolga AkgunduzSeptember 16, 2016
    Fantastic! A must-see in Barcelona. Definitely buy tickets (15€) online bc there is a long queue for tickets and most probably the first available time slot will be few hours later anyway
  • Ondrej S.heart icon on user image
    Ondrej SlintakSeptember 7, 2018
    If there’s one attraction to see in Barcelona, it’s this. Don’t forget to book the tickets at least a week in advance.
  • Arto K.heart icon on user image
    Arto K.July 19, 2015
    The architecture is amazing! Be sure to book your tickets online. Tha nationality tower tour is worth every penny. You get to climb down through very narrow stone stairs.
  • Felipe L.heart icon on user image
    Felipe LimaOctober 30, 2013
    Buy a ticket to go inside of Sagrada Familia. The view from the inside is amazing, and you can also check out how the place is gonna look like after they finish it. (right now its 60% done).
  • Alexandru M.heart icon on user image
    This is one of the most spectacular buildings in the World! Click on "Read more" to see a short official movie about how this landmark will look like in 2026 when its construction will be completed. Read more
  • Lucilla C.heart icon on user image
    Lucilla ComisNovember 2, 2017
    Maybe the most spectacular monument ever visited so far. No wonder why Gaudì is called the God’s architect. Make sure you book your visit online a few days ahead cause it sells out fast every day.
  • Szabolcs 'csapos' P.
    This is the most fabulous church I have ever been to, the lights are simply amazing! Definitely go up to one of the towers, too, and don't take the elevator back down. Buying tickets online is a must!
  • Elisaheart icon on user image
    ElisaMay 2, 2017
    Must see in Barcelona, most impressive of Gaudi's works. Great museum in the basement too. If the weather is a bit rainy they'll cancel the tower tours, so try to still book for a non rainy day.
  • S P.heart icon on user image
    S PAugust 9, 2019
    An architectural, design and construction marvel. An absolute must see and visit. Prebook ticket and go as early in the morning as possible. Very impressive...
  • Stephanie
    StephanieJune 29, 2016
    Book in advance online and definitely worth the couple extra euro for views from either tower. It's marvelous once you get to the top and just as stunning as you descend down the narrow stairs.
  • Dmtrheart icon on user image
    DmtrJune 27, 2015
    I was sceptic, but the inside of Sagrada Familia is 100 times more spectacular --- the streamlined architecture, colored sunlight and vastness. Give extra €5 and visit the towers.
  • Khrystal K. D.heart icon on user image
    Khrystal K. DavisMarch 12, 2016
    The church is concentrated, and music plays at regular intervals to remind you to pray the Our Father. There is so much to see both inside and outside the cathedral. Antoine Gaudi left us a true gift.
  • Derek W.heart icon on user image
    Derek WilsonMay 4, 2015
    Despite the tourista hype, it's still a must see. I was honestly floored, awed, goosebumped, stirred, inspired, amazed... Just wow. Worth every Eurocent. Spend heaps of time. Go up a tower. Love it...
  • Amit G.heart icon on user image
    Amit GaharwarDecember 20, 2014
    Awesome architecture! Good view from towers. Entry ticket is too costly. 15 euros just for the entrance is exorbitantly high! Gaudi art though is worth seeing!
  • Andre R.
    Andre RauchAugust 1, 2018
    One of the most amazing churches in the world, not only because its architecture but also history. An absolute must to go inside and see the play of different lights. Pre-book your ticket online
  • Werther V.heart icon on user image
    Werther VeulemansJune 15, 2022
    One of the main reasons why you should visit Barcelona! An unique piece of architecture that hasn’t been matched worldwide!
  • Kaitlinheart icon on user image
    KaitlinJuly 7, 2019
    This is the most beautiful cathedral I’ve ever seen, and I’ve visited my fair share. Truly stunning both in architectural innovation and sheer beauty. Get the audio guide!
  • poGILBERT P.
    poGILBERT ParSeptember 3, 2017
    readily accessible by foot from either the blue (Line 5) or purple (Line 2) metro lines, both named "Sagrada Familia"
  • Karla C.heart icon on user image
    Karla CordobaJuly 16, 2016
    The impressive and astonishing church that is still in construction leave you breathless. One of the most popular places to visit is always crowded. Tip: buy your tickets at least 2 days before you go
  • Paul A.
    Paul AmbasJuly 5, 2012
    If you buy a lift ticket, you pick between going up to the Passion or Nativity facades. Choose the Nativity - its the one Gaudi oversaw personally before his death, and has a path between two towers.
  • Somayeh K.heart icon on user image
    Somayeh KJune 9, 2019
    Book in advance if you’re traveling in high season. Saw many tourists who couldn’t get tickets. All was taken for the whole week! We Loved this architectural masterpiece. A must see in Barcelona.
  • Ares R.heart icon on user image
    Ares Riggins JrJuly 10, 2021
    Very elegant, decadent. A worthy structure for the holy family to be memorialized. Worth seeing for the architecture alone. The self-guided tour is recommended. Don’t miss the underground museum.
  • Jay R.heart icon on user image
    Jay RuetherJanuary 1, 2018
    I already visited the Sagrada Familia twice and it’s always a visit worth. This church is so different with nice modern sculptures & stupefying light effect
  • Bijoy G.heart icon on user image
    Bijoy GoswamiJuly 12, 2017
    Sagrada needs no further introduction. However, the dialogue between it and Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is amazing. Walk the diagonal between Sagrada to Sant Pau and see for youself.
  • Mohsenheart icon on user image
    MohsenOctober 6, 2014
    U can't imagine 🙈 But it's around 100 years that they r Working on this Church & it's not finished yet , Because They r Working on the Stones & it's too hard . It's Very Nice … 👍👌👌👌
  • Remo M.
    Remo MalarikMarch 12, 2017
    By far the coolest church in all of Europe! Definitely not typical both in the way that it looks and the fact that they're actually working on it. Take a guided tour at the very least for the outside
  • Maik T.
    Maik TJanuary 2, 2017
    all tickets are dated and grant access only at a specific time. popular times in the day are often sold out. so book your ticket a few days in advance to get access at your preferred time..
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