Blog Tapas - Barcelona, Seis

In Europe, the one constant is churches. They are everywhere, and after awhile, they all start to look the same. But the Sagrada de Familia in Barcelona is different.

First off, it was started in 1882, and isn't even close to finished. Antoni Gaudi (who is immortalized as the creator of buildings and art throughout the city) devoted his life to it. It doesn't look like other churches; it seems to have a personality. And the great thing about it is that Gaudi based its construction on concepts found in nature -- most notably, trees. All of the columns look like tree trunks, separating at the top into branches that hold up the roof.

And it seems no section of stone is exempt from sculpture or carving, and they are all symbolic. One facade is dedicated completely to the Nativity, another to the Passion (this one was really cool). Though at times it seems a little garish (I couldn't bring myself to write 'gaudy') and over the top, it is certainly an impressive monument to Gaudi's faith. I'd like to see this church again, if they ever finish it.