Still in construction after 100 years, Sagrada Familia has now been deemed a basilica after a visit from Pope Benedict XVI. The church still has a way to go, but for anyone who has epxerienced this stunning building it was an absolute joy to switch on the telly and see it actually performing as it’s designer intended and not just a construction site, now I’m not Catholic but even I got goosebumps. The visit has prompted the Association for the Beatification of Gaudi to fast-track his beatification making Gaudi the 1st architect to become a saint, admittedly that got my attention :). I’ve enclosed a pic I took of this amazing structure below if people aren’t familiar (excuse the pun) with the building, it doens’t do the building justice so I suggest people google it (or look through RB itself)
Peacefulwarrior
Yes very well said mate, I was there in November 2007 and just loved visiting this magnificent structure….. again well said Jus :))
blueeyesjus:
It’s like nothing else on earth is it, just extraordinary how talented that man was, thanks Steve
Naia
one of the most truly original architects of the world, deserving of such accolade – great photo too, like a supporting family
blueeyesjus:
Thanks Naia, a very nervous photo from me as I was standing in one of the opposing spires lol..he really was one of a kind wasn’t he, wouldn’t the world be a little more amazing if we had more of his ilk
flame7
Wow!! Where is this?
blueeyesjus:
It’s in Barcelona Kel, if you’re even in Spain you must visit it, it will blow your mind :)
flame7
It’s on my bucket list!!:)))
blueeyesjus:
oh …lol…I thought “to be a saint” was on your bucket list, yup visiting Spain is probably an easier one to tick off :)
SPFisher
loved Sagrada Familia, Gaudi has changed my view – and love – of architecture! :))
blueeyesjus:
It’s funny, Gaudi’s work seems to have that effect on most people, maybe that’s why they’re trying to make him a saint :), all I know is I LOVED his work, it really did have a profound effect on me
Shelly Wickens
WHOA……what an amazing structure! I think my next destination might have to be Barcelona :D
blueeyesjus:
Shell if you do go, let me know and I’ll join you, and you need a decent guide who speaks some Spanish don’t you :))). Actually the only Spanish I remember is… tu tienes bellos ojos :)))
Shelly Wickens
Always the charmer Jus :) It’s a deal!
Evelyn Bach
I had no idea Gaudi was heading for sainthood. Did he do the usual saint things, like miracles? Did you see Guell Park in Barcelona? It’s another of his sites – whimsical, delightful and breathtaking as Gaudi almost invariably is.
blueeyesjus:
Hi Evelyn. Gaudi’s suppporters claim that the Sagrada Familia was proof of “..his reverence for God and the Catholic Church..” and there have been some claims of miracles in the towns where he built buildings. His opposers say his personal life was let’s say less than holy lol. I think I saw everything he did in Barcelona (I was a bit obsessed with his work after uni) including Guell Park which is just wonderful (unlike the pics I took of it lol)
Rhoufi
I just saw this and I visited the Sagrada Família only 4 weeks ago. As you say, it is a stunning building. I hope to do a series on it on RB when I finally process all the photos. We totally OD’d on Gaudi in Barcelona: Sagrada Familia; La Pedrera (Casa Milà); Casa Batlló and Park Güell. Honestly, he should be saint. The total cure for all things boring in architecture. You can’t look at architecture the same way after seeing it. The Sagrada Família has another 15 years of construction to go apparently, so with a little luck I may see it finished. The interior is close, hardly any scaffolding at all. Glad you’re a fan.