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Sagrada Família
Best time to visit
Early morning at opening to avoid crowds and enjoy cool, soft light through the eastern stained glass; late afternoon works for warm tones on the western windows but expect more visitors.
Budget tips
Standard adult tickets usually cost around €26–35, tower access adds about €8–12, so buy timed-entry tickets online well in advance to avoid long lines. Free entry is not generally available to tourists, though some city tourist passes include Sagrada Familia access so compare pass prices before purchasing.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural history seekers, First-time Barcelona visitors
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
Fatti rapidi: Al calar della luce le superfici scolpite si animano di ombre profonde, e passeggiando tra le navate sembra di camminare in una foresta di pietra dove ogni colonna imita forme naturali. Il progetto prevede 18 torri, la più alta supererà i 170 metri, numeri che la renderanno una struttura religiosa tra le più imponenti e riconoscibili.
Punti salienti: Al suo interno la luce entra attraverso vetrate pensate come tele pittoriche: le vetrate orientali in tonalità calde inondano le navate all'alba, mentre quelle occidentali in blu e verde vestono lo spazio al tramonto con riflessi liquidi e brillanti. Gaudí progettò 18 torri simboliche: 12 dedicate agli apostoli, quattro agli evangelisti, una alla Vergine e la più alta, dedicata a Cristo, che avrebbe dovuto raggiungere 172,5 metri; il suo corpo riposa nella cripta sotto la chiesa.
Insider tips
- Book the first entry slot of the day to see the nave with fewer people and softer light.
- Wear comfortable shoes and dress respectfully, shoulders covered if you plan to visit the crypt or attend a service.
- Head up a tower only if comfortable with narrow stairs and heights, otherwise skip the tower and spend extra time inside.
- Photograph the interior from near the central nave columns for dramatic symmetry, and capture the Nativity façade in the morning for cleaner light.
Clicca per prenotare un tour a piedi GRATUITO a Barcelona, Spain
Il modo migliore per vivere una città con una guida locale.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (3)
4.0Arrived at 8am with almost no line. Timed entry 26€, audio guide 8€; skip the tower if you're scared of heights but the nave light and stained glass made it worth it. 5 stars.
Booked the 10am slot and it was busy by noon. Paid 32€ for entry and tower access; the Nativity tower view is unforgettable but the gift shop prices were ridiculous. 4 stars.
Went during peak season at 3pm, line even with timed ticket and it took ages to get in. Entry was 30€ and the guided tour felt rushed; the exterior is amazing but I left a bit underwhelmed. 3 stars.
