Chapter 1
The architect of nature's geometry
Chapter 2
A forest made of stone
Chapter 3
The towers reaching for the sky
Chapter 4
A legacy carved in time
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of Antoni Gaudí and La Sagrada Família
Ch 3 · The towers reaching for the sky
torito Sagrada Familia Towers
Gaudí's vision, reaching high! A towering spire, touching the sky! World's tallest church, Barcelona's pride!
torito A mysterious mathematical puzzle carved into the Passion Facade always adds up to the number thirty-three.
torito When completed, the central Tower of Jesus Christ will make the basilica the tallest church in the world.
Fun Fact
The tallest church: Upon completion, La Sagrada Família will stand 172.5 meters tall, making it the tallest religious building in the entire world.
Glossary
spire (noun)
A tall, acutely pointed structure rising from a roof, tower, or other building. In 1925, Antoni Gaudí completed the first of eighteen planned spires for his iconic Barcelona basilica.
A tall, acutely pointed structure rising from a roof, tower, or other building. In 1925, Antoni Gaudí completed the first of eighteen planned spires for his iconic Barcelona basilica.
Quiz
Why did Antoni Gaudí design the central Tower of Jesus Christ to be exactly 172.5 meters tall?
Quiz
Who designed the controversial, angular statues on the Passion Facade of La Sagrada Família?
Quiz
What material was used to create the colorful, weather-resistant mosaic tops of the basilica's spires?
Quiz
Which facade of La Sagrada Família was the only one completed during Antoni Gaudí's lifetime?
Quiz
What is the constant sum of the magic square carved onto the Passion Facade of La Sagrada Família?
Quiz
Which of the three main facades of La Sagrada Família will serve as the grand main entrance upon completion?