Sagrada Familia in Barcelona - view from above. Dizzying shots of the ruffer

The Temple of the Sagrada Familia, located in Barcelona, has a truly impressive and very unusual appearance, making it a respected place among the key attractions of the Spanish city.

Perhaps that is why the well-known in Russia rofer Vitaly Raskalov chose this place for his next ascent. Just look at what amazing shots he managed to make at the very top of the temple.

How did the fate of the great building, which is still under construction, begin? In 1874, the very idea of building arose, and later in Barcelona began collecting donations to create a redeeming church in honor of the Holy Family. In 1881, land was acquired with the money raised in the Eixample district, and a year later the first stone of the future masterpiece was laid.

The architect of the project was Antonio Gaudi, one of the greatest architects in the world. The creation conceived by Gaudi was so ambitious and grand that he devoted many years to his life. Donations were constantly lacking, and construction either stopped or was resumed. And so began the long history of this world-famous long-term construction, which survived its creator and continues to this day.

Numerous columns of the church take on the role of load-bearing elements in the construction of the church, the thickness of their section and height varies depending on the magnitude of the load.

Strict geometric laws apply in every detail of the interior of this amazing building: here there are hyperbolic vaults, round and elliptical stained-glass windows and windows, helicoidal stairs and many other geometric details.

Eccentric forms of construction and complex stone blocks, requiring strictly individual processing and adjustment, is one of the reasons for such a slow construction process.

However, the Catalans do not despair and continue to wait for that happy day when the cathedral will be completely ready and they will be able to fully enjoy its beauty and grandeur.

And although it is rather difficult to judge the specific dates, the Spanish government believes that it is unlikely that the temple can be completed before 2026.