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Church of the Sacred Family

Placa Sagrada Familia, 08013 Barcelona, Spain (Eixample)
34-934-550-247
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As featured in 3 days in Barcelona
Ranked #1 of 253 attractions in Barcelona
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Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Churches/ Cathedrals
Activities: Walking
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Description: This masterpiece of modernist architecture, built by Antoni Gaudi, pushes the gothic style to the extreme, drawing hundreds of visitors a day.
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manchester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We visited about 8.30 in evening, liked it as great time as meant we could take photos with no people on. Disliked cost to go in, but as a Sunday when we went there was a service and we just went in, couldn't walk around or take photos as that would have been disrespectful.

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Billings
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Buy tickets from an ATM before hand to skip the long line. We did this and it worked very smoothly. Also be sure to wear no shorts or tank tops.

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Laval, Quebec
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Very special project which has been going on for more than half a century. I have seen it in the studs in the sixties/seventies and now it's almost finished. Very special - need to book tickets in advance by internet absolutely-otherwise very long wait.

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Sunset Beach, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
24 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I did not realize how big this cathedral was until I arrived, not easy to photograph , my pictured did not capture the beauty. the architecture is fabulous, I love it!!,

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We had heard how amazing this was, but we had no idea until we saw it in person. Everything about this church will change your life. I don't want to write too much in this because not knowing what to expect is the best way to view it.

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Ottawa, Canada
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72 reviews 72 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The line to visit looked long but moved quickly. I have visited Barcelona many times and had seen the Church from the outside but seeing and visiting are different! I loved taking the time to really visit.

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Hermitage, Tennessee
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26 reviews 26 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Existential... Just go see it! Spare no expense, no matter what culture, creed, or religion, you will appreciate and be in awe of the magnitude and beauty of this unfinished masterpiece, note that it is still in construction and scheduled

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Tunbridge Wells
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is a wonderful place to visit. Would recommend booking on line so that you don't queue for tickets.

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Saint Augustine, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The lines were so long on May 1, Labor Day, that we pre-bought tickets for the next morning at 0900, and came back. The wait was well worth it, as Sagrada Familia is not easily seen in a short time. It needs to be savored slowly. Construction continues on the Modernista building that was begun in 1882. Reportedly, it is... More

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

It brought be to tears, most beautiful church. Nothing to dislike. A couple of tips: To beat the line, get your ticket online (you won't have to wait) and rent the audio guide. Worth every cent.

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