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Unlike any other architecture, Sagrada Familia is Spanish Gothic meets Art Nouveau. It is a refreshing “new” take on a cathedral. |
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Each spire contains a bell tower, with tubular bells designed by Gaudi. The sound is ethereal. At the apex are beautiful multicolored mosaics – the tops are wrapped here for construction. |
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The Passion facade is one of three main entrances to the cathedral. It details the crucifixion and ascension of Christ. The columns are very stark, representing bone like structure. |
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The Nativity facade chronicles the birth of Christ. Rich in detail, as opposed to the stark Passion facade. Hundreds of plants and animals are carved into scenes of the birth, wise men, angels. |
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The interior columns give you the feeling of being in a forest. No flying buttresses here! What appears to be random tree limbs is extremely precise geometry. |
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The kiss of Judas, along with a magic square. Add the numbers horizontally, vertically, or diagonally and they always total 33, the age of Christ at crucifixion. |
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