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February 20, 2026

‘A joyful day’: final piece of Sagrada Familia’s central tower put in place

Completion of glass cross brings Antoni Gaudí’s church to maximum final height of 172.5m, 144 years after work began

‘A joyful day’: final piece of Sagrada Familia’s central tower put in place

TL;DR

  • The final piece of the Sagrada Familia's central tower has been installed, reaching the church's maximum height of 172.5 meters.
  • Construction on the Sagrada Familia began 144 years ago, and the church is expected to be completed in approximately ten years.
  • The installation of the steel and glass cross atop the tower dedicated to Jesus Christ marks a significant milestone.
  • The basilica is Barcelona's tallest building and the world's tallest church, attracting approximately 5 million visitors annually.
  • Despite controversies and reconstructions of original plans, the work is a testament to Gaudí's precise geometry and the collaborative efforts of many.
  • Three artists have been commissioned to design the Glory facade, which is expected to take another 10 years to complete.

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