The "Sagrada Familia" Has FINALLY Finished Its Towers After 140 Years — Here Are the Top 5 Secrets You Need to Know
- The final central tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, is now structurally complete. Standing at 172.5 meters (566 feet), it makes the Sagrada Familia officially the tallest religious building in Europe, surpassing the Ulm Minster in Germany.
- The tower is capped with a 17-meter-tall, 7.5-ton glass and steel star, known as the "Star of Bethlehem." It was installed in a dramatic crane lift that was broadcast live on Spanish television.
- This milestone arrives as the building marks 142 years since construction began in 1882. The project, famously designed by Antoni Gaudi, is now approximately 70% complete, with a projected finish date of 2026 — the centenary of Gaudi's death.
- A long-hidden "time capsule" was discovered during the final tower construction: a tiny, sealed metal box embedded in the original stone, containing early 20th-century documents, religious texts, and a mysterious handwritten note from a construction foreman.
- Critics warn of a looming "overtourism crisis." With the completion of the towers, ticket prices are expected to surge by up to 40%, and the nearby La Sagrada Familia metro station is already facing capacity restrictions for visitor access.