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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
Korte feiten: Je voelt meteen het spel van licht en kleur als zonlicht door de glas-in-loodramen stroomt, binnen lijkt alles te ademen dankzij zuilen die omhoog groeien als bomen. Ruim drie miljoen bezoekers komen elk jaar kijken, en verrassend genoeg helpen moderne 3D-technieken nog steeds om de ingewikkelde vormen af te werken.
Hoogtepunten: Binnenin lijken de zuilen op een stenen bos, ze splitsen zich naar boven en vangen het gekleurde zonlicht van meer dan 1.200 glas-in-loodramen, waardoor marmeren vloeren en houten details in goud, paars en smaragdflarden baden. Wist je dat Gaudí's originele maquette uit 1926 deels werd vernietigd in 1936, maar dat onderzoekers vandaag 3D-scans en een schaalmodel van 1:10 gebruiken om zijn ingewikkelde vormen millimeternauw te reconstrueren?
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.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Barcelona, Spain
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
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.
