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Spain’s Sagrada Familia Finally Reaches Full Height After 144 Years

The 172-metre central tower now makes Sagrada Familia the tallest church worldwide, completed ahead of Antoni Gaudí's 100th death anniversary with visitor fees funding progress.

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Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia has reached its full height, 144 years after construction began, marking a monumental milestone in one of the world’s longest-running architectural projects. Originally designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, the basilica’s completion represents the culmination of over a century of intricate craftsmanship, interruptions, and evolving techniques. This development not only underscores [...]

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To counter the left-wing anarchists of the late 19th century, a bookseller decided to build a basilica. The devout Gaudí proved to be the ideal architect for the Sagrada Familia, which remains unfinished 100 years after the architect's death.

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NRC Handelsblad broke the news in Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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