Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

Top 1% of attractions in Barcelona
9/10

19 expert reviews

“Never mind that it's a cliché: If you see only one sight in Barcelona, head to the Eixample and see Gaudí's resplendent Sagrada Familia.”

– Concierge

Frommer's Frommer's
"Gaudí's incomplete masterpiece is one of the city's more idiosyncratic creations -- if you have time to see only one Catalan landmark, you should make it this one." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"If you have time for only one sightseeing outing, this should be it." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The spired house to the right is the Casa-Museu Gaudí, where Gaudí lived for most of his last 20 years (1906–26). It contains furniture by him and other memorabilia." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) was a profoundly religious man, and from 1912 forward he made the design of this soaring basilica his life’s work." Full review
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) Buy tickets online in advance to avoid the wait of an hour or more during high season.
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This Gaudi-designed church is a tour fixture for almost every visitor to Barcelona... “Holy Family” is one of the world’s most debated works of architecture." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"There's quite simply nothing like it in the world." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Featured in every panoramic shot of the city, it’s the Eiffel Tower or Statue of Liberty of Barcleona. It was Gaudi’s lifelong project that he died working on." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"As well as being one of the most astonishing churches in the world, La Sagrada Familia is a true symbol of Barcelona." Full review
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To avoid the queues, book your tickets in advance online.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Gaudí dedicated 40 years of his life to his best-known work, which remains unfinished." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"La Sagrada Familia - The Sacred Family - is arguably one of Gaudi’s most famous and impressive works, even though it is still not yet completed." Full review
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