La Sagrada Família
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Inside the hyperboloid vaults of the main nave, there are medallions with different symbols that transform the ceiling into a theological firmament. These medallions are dedicated to Jesus Christ and his attributes.
Christ is represented by the 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗻 (𝗫𝗣) and his attributes such as a 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗲, symbol of supreme justice; a 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗿𝗲, symbol of authority; the 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀, symbol of savior and redeemer of humanity, through his Passion; and the 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 symbol, which represents the beginning and end of the eternity of his reign.
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👀 A new look at the central towers of the Basilica of the Sagrada Família.
How would you describe the tower of Jesus Christ? Now we can enjoy it completed!
"Arrels de llum", a concert promoted by the Basilica of the Sagrada Família and the Grec Festival Barcelona to commemorate the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, the festival's 50th anniversary and the completion of the tower of Jesus Christ. The proposal intended to pay tribute to Gaudí's spiritual and creative universe through a concert that united music, light, and architecture within a space rich in symbolism.
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Today marks 21 years since the Nativity façade and the Temple’s crypt became @UNESCO World Heritage sites, completing the set of seven Antoni Gaudí buildings listed as World Heritage sites in 1984 and 2005.
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The baldachin on the main altar at the Sagrada Família, that was inaugurated in 2010 for the consecration of the Basilica, is full of symbolism. If you want to know more, check out the new blog article 👉
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The importance of light in the Sagrada Família is not found only in the central nave; it also offers us visual spectacles in the various towers through the triangular windows.
A little sample of how the Sagrada Família has changed over the years!
Inside the upper arm of the Cross of the tower of Jesus Christ hangs the sculpture of the Lamb of God. 🙌
The Basilica of the Sagrada Família wish you all a happy midsummer’s eve and a joyful St. John’s Day! 🎆
🍐 On the Nativity side, on the façade corresponding to the Temple’s lateral naves, there are the baskets of spring and summer fruits, facing east and the start of the day.
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It has been one week since the solemn mass, the blessing, and the inauguration of the tower of Jesus Christ. In case you still can’t stop thinking about it, check out the full video of the illumination. 🔙
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Inside the upper arm of the Cross of the tower of Jesus Christ hangs the sculpture of the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei), made of glass and surrounded by golden rays. 🐑✨
Inside the upper arm of the Cross of the tower of Jesus Christ hangs the sculpture of the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei), made of glass and surrounded by golden rays. 🐑✨
This Sunday we enjoyed a popular cultural procession to celebrate the completion of the tower of Jesus Christ and the centenary commemoration of Antoni Gaudí's death. Various groups from the city and neighborhood filled the city with life and we celebrated a true collective commemorative gathering. 🙌
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The dream of a genius: Antoni Gaudí wanted the Cross to shine both day and night. ✨
We see the tower of Jesus Christ illuminated for the first time!
The light show, starting from the base up to the illumination of the cross, culminated with a composition of lights guided by drones that traced the figure of Gaudí and the phrase “first love, then technique”.
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