The Final Piece of Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Central Tower Installed in Barcelona
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Key Points:
- The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia was installed on February 20, reaching the church's maximum height of 172.5 meters and marking a key milestone toward its anticipated 2026 completion.
- La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's iconic project begun in 1883, combines Gothic traditions with innovative architectural forms and Christian symbolism, with construction guided by Gaudí's original models after his death in 1926.
- In October 2025, the church became the world's tallest, surpassing Germany's Ulm Minster, though work on the Glory Façade and other elements like the grand entrance stairway is expected to continue for years.
- The tower completion ceremony is scheduled for
