The Latest Breaking News from Antoni Gaudí

Sagrada Família Hits Final Height As Tower Of Jesus Christ Nears Completion After 144 Years of Construction

The Sagrada Família reaches its final height after 144 years, but plans for the Glory Facade staircase spark fears among residents over possible demolitions in Barcelona.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

What to know about Pope Leo's trip to Spain, from political scandal to Barcelona's architectural gem

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice

The Independent UK · Jun 6

“632 Years To Build”: 15 Most Stubborn Structures In History

From a cathedral frozen in time for 300 years to a skyscraper still unfinished after 4 decades, these are the 15 longest construction projects in history.

Bored Panda · Jun 3

Visma-Lease a Bike unveil Gaudí-inspired Tour de France jersey designs ahead of Grand Départ in Barcelona

Dutch squad let fans vote on which design team will wear in July

Cycling News · Apr 21

World’s longest unfinished building: Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia nears completion after 144 years

For over a century, the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família has shown us what is possible through (architectural) ambition and spiritual devotion. It has served as a monument in Barcelona's skyline since the laying of the first stone back in 1882, having endured civil wars, the death…

The Times of India · Apr 14

A slow-paced city break in busy Barcelona allowed me to gain a deeper appreciation for Gaudi

As Barcelona celebrates hitting a major milestone in the construction of the Sagrada Família, Amelia Neath visits the city to trace the footsteps of its architect Antoni Gaudí, one moment at a time

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Athens, Barcelona, Miami: the best beach cities for summer 2026

These holiday hotspots bring together the laid-back beauty of being by the sea with the cultural vibrancy of an urban centre. So why pick one when you could have both?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

The Sagrada Família reaches maximum height after more than a century

With the addition of a 17-metre-high white cross now standing on top of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the Sagrada Família has reached its peak height. However, its full completion isn't expected for another decade.

Euronews · Feb 20

‘A joyful day’: final piece of Sagrada Familia’s central tower put in place

Completion of glass cross brings Antoni Gaudí’s church to maximum final height of 172.5m, 144 years after work began

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Sagrada Familia reaches full height after 144 years – but still isn’t finished

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia will reach its highest point as workers place a cross on its central Tower of Jesus Christ

The Independent UK · Feb 20