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La Sagrada Familia, One Of My Top 3 Places To Visit In Barcelona, Spain

March 20, 2016 by Karen Giebel 2 Comments

This Basilica in Barcelona, Spain is known the world over. Designed by Spanish Architect, Antoni Gaudi, construction began in 1882. That’s right…began in 1882 and it still isn’t finished! This magnificent structure has been a work in progress for over 130 years and is “hoped” to be completed in the next  25 years for the 100th anniversary of Gaudi’s death. Gaudi’s vision is extraordinary to say the least. His devotion to this project was based on his Faith. The completed Church will have 18 enormous spires reaching toward heaven and in Gaudi’s words,

“When Gaudí was asked why – as no one could see them properly – he was putting so much time and effort in making the tops of the spires so elaborate, he responded, “The angels will see them”.”

Gaudi lived and died a pauper but his phenomenal buildings and designs live on in Barcelona and in the world.

Wherever you are in Barcelona, it is hard not to get just a glimpse of the Basilica. But then….you start slowly walking uphill and there in front of you it is revealed in all its majesty. One man’s vision and homage to his God and his Faith. A project 130 years  and more, in the making.

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The crowds are thick with Tour groups and School groups and the casual tourist like moi. Purchasing a ticket online as I did guarantees you a quick entrance. I bought the basic 15€ entrance which goes to finance the hopeful completion of the Basilica. It’s an easy taxi, or Metro ride.

The elaborate and ornate front entrance to the Basilica La Sagrada de Familia.  See those infamous 18 spires that only the Angels can see the tops? Talk abut Fantasia! Every carving is Biblical.

Infamous Spires

Christ’s journey to Calvary. See how the columns draw your eye upwards on His journey. Each scene represents a momentous occasion on this His final walk from Judas to Paul to Pilate and the Soldiers. The 3 Mary’s . The betrayal and “It is finished.”

Journey to Calvary

The Crown Of Thorns

Crown of Thorns

And He fell three times. Veronica reveals the face of Christ.

Veronica sees the face of Christ

Stepping in the front door, I was stopped cold as I looked up at the magnificence in front of me. To go from the Spanish Gothic  to the Art Nouveau interior was quite the transition.  The interior of the Basilica was a “drop to the knees experience.”

Into the light

The ceiling. Fanciful flowers and fluid designs, but I an’t help but see the translucence of a jellyfish here. Amazing.

Ceiling

The Stained Glass windows were designed so the light illuminated the Church. They were positioned to allow the sun to beam through. Even the Organ pipes are awash with color!

Flowers and Organ

Organ music played continually during my visit. It was beautiful and inspiring.

Pipes

The Stained Glass Windows were designed to represent before and after the Resurrection. The dark and the light.

The color of light

The Christ above the Alter.

Above the alter

The Power of light to evoke emotion.

Before the resuurection

Into the light.

After the resurrection

The Rose. He arose!

Window1

No, this is not artificial light. This is the light reflected off the stained glass windows by design!

Reflected Light

And yes, I believe in God…………….

I believe

Barcelona is a delight for the senses and never more so than when it touches you spiritually.

Thank you for traveling with me today on my journey to Barcelona. Wherever your journey takes you today, I hope you will feel the enormous love that can not be defined.

Journey on……….

Karen, TJG

www.thejourneygirl.com

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  1. Sharon Camarda Paz says

    March 20, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    Again, my breathe was taken away by the beauty of the photos. Christ’s journey in the sculptures was beautiful. Loved the stained glass and beautiful light that came from it. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Karen Giebel says

      March 21, 2016 at 6:47 am

      Hi Sharon,

      Thanks again for your ongoing support! Wish you were here!

      Hugs,
      Karen, TJG

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Karen Giebel, the Journey GirlHello and "WELCOME" to the Journey Girl! I'm Karen, a happy, optimistic retired RN living out my dreams with my husband Dan up here in the back of the beyond in Ferry County, Washington. High up in the mountains just 20 miles from the border with British Columbia, Canada. I enjoy writing and sharing with my friends all about our lives raising Alpacas, growing our gardens, all the gorgeous birds and wildlife that surround us. Sharing stories of our daily lives as we travel this journey through life. Cooking is my passion and I solve all the world's problem while standing at my stove and I love sharing my recipes with you. I am glad you are all here with me today and every day. Journey on!

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