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We are proud Tarheels who are pursuing our MBAs and studying abroad for a while. Join us in our crazy adventures as we share our stories with you. You'll find the author listed first and then the country that she is currently in. Expect updates from Italy, Argentina, Chile, the UK and more!
Showing posts with label Barcelona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Barcelona. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Tiffany - Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia!

Beautiful from a distance
Inside La Sagrada Familia 
Exterior of La Sagrada Familia
 
Front - Nativity Facade












I saw the most amazing church today! La Sagrada Familia is a church designed by a famous Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi designed several other buildings around Barcelona but this one is by far the most amazing. Construction on this church commenced in 1882 and finished....well, its actually still being constructed and isn't scheduled to be finished until 2026 (100 years after Gaudi's death when only about 25% of the church was completed). Gaudi actually lived in the church during the last few years of his life, dedicating 100%