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The Central Tower of the Sagrada Família Basilica in Barcelona, Spain, enters the final stages of construction.Once finished,
church
it will be the highest in the world.
The cross element on top of the tower has been installed.This addition made the Basilica the tallest in the world.
The cross on the tower dedicated to Jesus Christ makes the height of this church even higher, now it is 162.91 meters.
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In fact, if construction of the Central Tower of Jesus Christ is completely completed, the Basilica will stand 172 meters high.
As reported
Vatican News
, the height of the Basilica has surpassed Ulm Minster in Germany, which has been named the tallest church in the world since 1980.
In addition, there is a new component installed in the Sagrada Família Basilica, namely the lower arm of the cross, 7.2 meters high and weighing 24 tons.
Previously, these panels arrived in Barcelona last July, then were immediately placed on a 54 meter high platform in the center of the church.
The completion of this installation marks the beginning of a historic moment for the Sagrada Família Basilica, whose construction began 150 years ago.
During construction, the Basilica experienced obstacles and even setbacks.Since architect Antoni Gaudí died, of the 18 towers planned, only one tower has been built.
The situation worsened because during the Spanish Civil War, anarchists burned down the cellars.This action also destroyed the plans and plaster models that had been established as building construction guides.
Recently, the Covid-19 pandemic forced work to stop.This was followed by a decrease in funding as tourism at the church declined.
However, finally in September 2025, the Director General of the Sagrada Família, Xavier Martínez, told the Associated Press that the Tower of Jesus Christ would be completed in 2026.
He said the completion coincided with the 100th anniversary of Gaudí’s death.A number of events will be held in memory of the architect, who is buried in the Basilica’s crypt.
(ana/wiw)
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