Highlights of the Sagrada Família
The Sagrada Família is one of Barcelona's most iconic tourist attractions. Designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, this magnificent church has been under construction since 1882. Gaudí died in Barcelona in 1926 at the age of 73 after being struck by a tram. The Nativity Façade was completed 4 years later, in 1930. It depicts the birth of Jesus Christ and the joy of life.
After overcoming setbacks including an interruption caused by the Spanish Civil War and the destruction of design documents by fire, the Passion Façade was completed in 2018. It depicts events leading up to the execution of Jesus Christ, including the Last Supper, Judas’s betrayal, Christ carrying the cross, and the Crucifixion. In 2026, 100 years after Gaudí’s death, the church’s central main tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, will be completed, finally bringing the principal structures at the heart of the Sagrada Família to completion.
Upon entering, you find yourself in a space that resembles a forest. The soaring columns evoke tree trunks and branches, spreading intricately toward the ceiling. Light streaming through the stained glass shifts from blue and green to red and orange depending on the time of day, enveloping the entire church in fantastical colors.
Above the central altar, a crucifix hangs from a canopy symbolizing grapes and wheat, while the surrounding columns are decorated with an angel, a lion, an ox, and an eagle representing the four Evangelists.
Basic information about Sagrada Família
The information below was checked against official sources on October 11, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official website
- You can check information about visits and tickets.
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- 📍 Location
- Carrer Mallorca, 401 Barcelona 08013
- 🕒 Opening hours
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- November to February: Monday to Saturday 9:00–18:00, Sunday 10:30–18:00.
- March and October: Monday to Friday 9:00–19:00, Saturday 9:00–18:00, Sunday 10:30–19:00.
- April to September: Monday to Friday 9:00–20:00, Saturday 9:00–18:00, Sunday 10:30–20:00.
- December 25 and 26, January 1 and 6: 9:00–14:00.
Opening days and hours may change due to special events. Tickets must be purchased online, and entry is not permitted if you arrive after your reserved time. Tickets are issued in the visitor’s name, and you must present a DNI or passport upon entry.
- 💶 Prices
- Basic price per person.
- Basilica: 26 euros.
- With guided tour: 30 euros.
- With tower access: 36 euros.
- With guided tour and tower access: 40 euros.
- ⏱ Duration
- Allow 2–3 hours. ⚠️ Allow extra time, as the duration may vary depending on crowds, events, and the areas open to visitors.
How to get to the Sagrada Família
Get off at Sagrada Família station on metro lines 2 (L2) and 5 (L5). The main entrance is on the Carrer de la Marina side, at the Nativity Façade (façana del Naixement). Follow the instructions on your reservation ticket and the signs on site.
For attractions, transport and suggested itineraries, see “Barcelona: A Guide to Attractions, Food, Transport, and Suggested Itineraries”.
