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Antoni Gaudí

The Sagrada Familia, with its incomplete Glory facade, faces an apartment complex that could get demolished if construction plans go through.

Barcelona residents in limbo over Sagrada Familía construction plans

Development

The Sagrada Familía church, designed 140 years ago by architect Antoni Gaudí, is still under construction. Now, plans to finally construct its front entrance have sparked controversy due to its potential impact on nearby residential neighborhoods.

Spain may finally get to see a finished version of Gaudí’s famous church — in Finland

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La Sagrada Familia

The coolest video you will ever see of the tallest church on earth

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