Chapter 1
The architect of nature's geometry
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Chapter 2
A forest made of stone
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Chapter 3
The towers reaching for the sky
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Chapter 4
A legacy carved in time
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of Antoni Gaudí and La Sagrada Família
Ch 3 · The towers reaching for the sky
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Gaudí's vision, reaching high! A towering spire, touching the sky! World's tallest church, Barcelona's pride!
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?
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Who designed the controversial, angular statues on the Passion Facade of La Sagrada Família?
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What material was used to create the colorful, weather-resistant mosaic tops of the basilica's spires?
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Which facade of La Sagrada Família was the only one completed during Antoni Gaudí's lifetime?
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What is the constant sum of the magic square carved onto the Passion Facade of La Sagrada Família?
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Which of the three main facades of La Sagrada Família will serve as the grand main entrance upon completion?