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La Sagrada Familia

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Oct 25, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Unique Architecture

  • La Sagrada Familia stands out among Spanish Gothic churches with its organic design, resembling bones or sand.
  • Unlike other cathedrals, it's not old, with most of its construction occurring in the last 40 years.
INSIGHT

Recreating Gaudí's Vision

  • Antoni Gaudí's architectural plans, crucial for the church's completion, were largely destroyed around 80 years ago.
  • Current architects strive to understand Gaudí's thinking to continue the project, relying on fragmented plaster models.
ANECDOTE

Nature's Influence

  • Gaudí, a Catalan architect, drew inspiration from nature, viewing God as the ultimate architect.
  • He saw perfection in natural forms like snake skeletons and honeycombs, incorporating them into his designs.
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