One of the most beautiful buildings in the world - la sagrada familia
The Sagrada Familia is not only the tallest modernist church in the world designed in the art-nouveau style, according to the Guinness Book of Records, but also the most beautiful building on the planet, as determined by the travel website TripAdvisor, based on the opinions of its users in more than 130 countries.
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Started in 1882, and expected to be finished in 2026 at the earliest, Gaudi's basilica masterpiece is as gorgeous as it is awe inspiring.
According to the data provided by the Spanish Ministry, the BasÃlica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada FamÃlia, better known as the Sagrada Familia, welcomed 4,5 million visitors in 2019, before the outbreak of COVID-19. This way, it became the most visited monument in Spain that year, as well as one of the most visited buildings in the world.
A recent study conducted by TripAdvisor suggests the Sagrada Familia is the most beautiful building in the world too, beating other impressive buildings like Notre-Dame, the Taj Mahal, or the Milan Cathedral. The church designed by Catalan architect Gaudà stands on top of a ranking of the 20 most beautiful buildings in the world, which were selected thanks to 760 million ratings from users belonging to 120 different countries. But what is so special about this church, you might wonder? Why does so many people visit it every year? Let us tell you everything about it.