rising towards the sky sagrada fam lia barcelona most famous silhouette

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Rising towards the sky, the Sagrada FamÃlia is Barcelona's most famous silhouette, and each of its forms is a symbol conscientiously created by the genius of Gaudi. La Sagrada FamÃlia (Temple of the Holy Family) is one of the most visited sights in Barcelona. Building work started in 1883 and continues today, following the plans that GaudÃ, aware he would not see the completion of the temple, left for his successors. This architectural genius left the city one of the most original basilicas in the world. It is of great architectural interest and has been declared a World Heritage site. The symbolism of its three main facades, dedicated to the birth (the only one GaudÃ was able to finish), the passion and resurrection of Christ, is so detailed and so profuse that just admiring this can take hours. Every year it astounds millions of visitors.