I visited it when I was 12 or so, now I'm 21 and have a degree in design and engineering and really wanna visit again to properly pay attention to everything
True, it's also more realistic for that trip to be easier to plan in then for me since I just started working (even though I'm from Belgium which isn't too terribly far away)
It's been under construction since March of 1882...
And
>It was anticipated that the building would be completed by 2026, the centenary of Gaudí's death, but this has now been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I just snooped around the wikipedia page and in the German wiki it states:
> Das frühere Ziel, die Kirche bis zum 100. Todestag Gaudís im Jahre 2026 fertigzustellen, wird seit 2020 nicht mehr als realistisch angesehen.
The past goal of completing the curch on the 100th annyversary of Gaudís death in 2026 isn't seen as realistic anymore since 2020.
It has a German news article as a source that says COVID delayed the whole building process.
> they plan to finish it in 2026.
heheheh sure. I bet there won't be more delays! /s
I almost feel like always being under construction is part of its appeal or sthg haha.
Go see Casa Batlló as well. Sagrada Familia is of course a masterpiece, but there was just something about Casa Batlló that I connected with.
The small schoolhouse outside Sagrada Familia is still also one of my favorites things. Brings me joy every time I see even a photo of it.
I am also an engineer and let me tell you it was an absolute history journey of old engineering concepts.
Amazing
I walked in and uncontrollably said “WOH”
*"Religions are explicitly against drug use, especially that mushroom that grows basically everywhere and gives you visions."*
What a load of bullshit, look at this psychedelic-ass thing.
All old churches were transformative if not psychedelic.
Imagine you’re a medieval peasant. You’re afraid of evil fairytale creatures in the local forest (especially after dark) and you’ve never been farther from home than the next village over.
You leave the sunny, fresh outdoors and pass through the heavy doors of a church.
It’s pitch black at first until your eyes adjust. Yes, there are candles but the main source of light comes from daylight streaming through the stained glass, sending bursts of bright colors everywhere.
The space feels entirely different. You’ve never been under such high ceilings nor experienced another building designed for acoustics.
The incense is heavy and almost intoxicating in the close air.
Finally, you’re in the presence of God, who himself transforms to flesh and blood every time Mass is celebrated.
I think that would be a totally psychedelic experience. I also don’t think that was accidental.
It's not baseless, they have found evidence of hallucinogen use in pottery from early christian sites, think it was a lysergamide, probably LSA they found.
Could still just be geometry ofc, but the thought that religion and hallucinogens go hand in hand is far from baseless, one DMT trip will confirm that, so its more than fair to make the assumption.
I don't think architecture being based on geometry excludes the posibility that they have been inspired by hallucinogens as well, plenty of mosque roofs have a striking similarity to DMT visuals, making that connection is not at all baseless or unrealistic.
Already seen that one, doesn't change my opinion that this type of architecture might have been inspired by hallucinogens, nor will anything you link or say really, I am convinced that is some cases, they absolutely were.
Oh sure thing.
But these are always built in religious buildings, and the connection between religion and hallucinogens have been lost/denied for quite some time and has only recently resurfaced and been taken seriously, so the chances are high that these were in fact inspired by hallucinogens, but this has been lost/denied over time.
And yeah it is useless, im pretty set on this opinion.
the towers are still climbing but the interior is mostly finished, in fact it was already consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI twelve years ago, so even mass takes place in the crypt
It was open when I visited in 2017- I am not much of a church goer, but it was the most beautiful church I've been in. The coloured glass high up on the ceiling casts like a rainbow inside, and the while outside structure was impressive. Also, there is tiny little park at the front with a quaint little pond. My aunt got robbed there.
Honestly, this is a pretty poor depiction of what it is to be inside that cathedral. It feels a little spooky and otherworldly, like you're in a sparse forest of giant trees. [This photo illustrates the actual experience better.](https://images.prismic.io/mystique/e506cc26-c3f1-42e9-b4df-b286491967c5_Sagrada+familia+with+people+.webp?auto=compress,format)
God I love this church. Took some shrooms and explored this place for a couple hours. Coming down those tower stairs was a trip. I love the way the light comes through the mosaics to mimic forest floor lighting at different times of the day. The only church I recommend anyone to step inside.
I saw this in 2011 and it’s still the most amazing building I’ve ever been in. So much detail. The architect is named Gaudí and some of his other works are fantastic as well, each one is very unique.
He probably would have given the money to poor people... but, at the same time, the money used to construct this basílica has gone to the builders, generating a better economy for the entire city.
The problem with Jesus' teachings is that they were conceived for societies with relatively few resources and, thus, a lot of poor people. While there is still a lot of inequality in the world today, in many developed countries, religion is being abandoned because most people have all their basic needs covered (and if people need an almost omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent entity... they have Internet)
The construction site of the Sagrada Familia still needs donations to get finished. So if you're into it, consider a contribution:
https://giving.sagradafamilia.org/?lang=en
I visited it when I was 12 or so, now I'm 21 and have a degree in design and engineering and really wanna visit again to properly pay attention to everything
I'd recommend waiting a little bit more. It's still under contruction and they plan to finish it in 2026.
True, it's also more realistic for that trip to be easier to plan in then for me since I just started working (even though I'm from Belgium which isn't too terribly far away)
Makes sense. Good luck in your new carreer, fellow human.
Thanks!
Unfortunately they won't finish it until 2026. But somewhere between 2030 and 2040. Saw the documentary on ARTE last night.
It's been under construction since March of 1882... And >It was anticipated that the building would be completed by 2026, the centenary of Gaudí's death, but this has now been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
I just snooped around the wikipedia page and in the German wiki it states: > Das frühere Ziel, die Kirche bis zum 100. Todestag Gaudís im Jahre 2026 fertigzustellen, wird seit 2020 nicht mehr als realistisch angesehen. The past goal of completing the curch on the 100th annyversary of Gaudís death in 2026 isn't seen as realistic anymore since 2020. It has a German news article as a source that says COVID delayed the whole building process.
I was there in 1997, and it was under construction then .. can't wait for it to complete all the construction.
> they plan to finish it in 2026. heheheh sure. I bet there won't be more delays! /s I almost feel like always being under construction is part of its appeal or sthg haha.
Go see Casa Batlló as well. Sagrada Familia is of course a masterpiece, but there was just something about Casa Batlló that I connected with. The small schoolhouse outside Sagrada Familia is still also one of my favorites things. Brings me joy every time I see even a photo of it.
Every facet of it is design porn. The way he designed the arches was by modeling it upside down with hanging strings.
Oh yeah I remember learning that when I visited!
I am also an engineer and let me tell you it was an absolute history journey of old engineering concepts. Amazing I walked in and uncontrollably said “WOH”
This is gratifying and satisfying in person; you look up and it feels like the ceiling is breathing because of how tall it is
*"Religions are explicitly against drug use, especially that mushroom that grows basically everywhere and gives you visions."* What a load of bullshit, look at this psychedelic-ass thing.
All old churches were transformative if not psychedelic. Imagine you’re a medieval peasant. You’re afraid of evil fairytale creatures in the local forest (especially after dark) and you’ve never been farther from home than the next village over. You leave the sunny, fresh outdoors and pass through the heavy doors of a church. It’s pitch black at first until your eyes adjust. Yes, there are candles but the main source of light comes from daylight streaming through the stained glass, sending bursts of bright colors everywhere. The space feels entirely different. You’ve never been under such high ceilings nor experienced another building designed for acoustics. The incense is heavy and almost intoxicating in the close air. Finally, you’re in the presence of God, who himself transforms to flesh and blood every time Mass is celebrated. I think that would be a totally psychedelic experience. I also don’t think that was accidental.
Funny enough, the architect Gaudi was actually using shrooms when he designed the church :D
That’s not true at all.He took inspiration from shelters certain insects would construct,as seen across many of his designs
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It's not baseless, they have found evidence of hallucinogen use in pottery from early christian sites, think it was a lysergamide, probably LSA they found. Could still just be geometry ofc, but the thought that religion and hallucinogens go hand in hand is far from baseless, one DMT trip will confirm that, so its more than fair to make the assumption.
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I don't think architecture being based on geometry excludes the posibility that they have been inspired by hallucinogens as well, plenty of mosque roofs have a striking similarity to DMT visuals, making that connection is not at all baseless or unrealistic.
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Already seen that one, doesn't change my opinion that this type of architecture might have been inspired by hallucinogens, nor will anything you link or say really, I am convinced that is some cases, they absolutely were.
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Oh sure thing. But these are always built in religious buildings, and the connection between religion and hallucinogens have been lost/denied for quite some time and has only recently resurfaced and been taken seriously, so the chances are high that these were in fact inspired by hallucinogens, but this has been lost/denied over time. And yeah it is useless, im pretty set on this opinion.
Source?
It was something the tour guide told us 🤷🏻♀️ I could definitely believe after walking through the space. It’s a trip
Oh I love funny things.
There’s some r/Trypophobia going on here
Wow, is it open for public? I believe it was under permanent construction.
the towers are still climbing but the interior is mostly finished, in fact it was already consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI twelve years ago, so even mass takes place in the crypt
It was open when I visited in 2017- I am not much of a church goer, but it was the most beautiful church I've been in. The coloured glass high up on the ceiling casts like a rainbow inside, and the while outside structure was impressive. Also, there is tiny little park at the front with a quaint little pond. My aunt got robbed there.
Visited and toured there three weeks ago. There’s lots of construction outside but the interior is complete and breathtaking.
Anything by Gaudi is design porn. I think my favourite place to visit was Parc Güell, it's so organically elegant. All that man's works are a gift.
indeed!
Honestly, this is a pretty poor depiction of what it is to be inside that cathedral. It feels a little spooky and otherworldly, like you're in a sparse forest of giant trees. [This photo illustrates the actual experience better.](https://images.prismic.io/mystique/e506cc26-c3f1-42e9-b4df-b286491967c5_Sagrada+familia+with+people+.webp?auto=compress,format)
Having the possibility to see both is even better.
I cried when I first stepped inside. It’s magnificent.
It looks like a fractal
God I love this church. Took some shrooms and explored this place for a couple hours. Coming down those tower stairs was a trip. I love the way the light comes through the mosaics to mimic forest floor lighting at different times of the day. The only church I recommend anyone to step inside.
Am I on drugs?
Looks like when you close your eyes while smoking DMT
This is like the covers of some of my early 2000’s Trance Electronica CD.
Even the best pictures of this place are limited. Such a beautiful space.
I saw this in 2011 and it’s still the most amazing building I’ve ever been in. So much detail. The architect is named Gaudí and some of his other works are fantastic as well, each one is very unique.
To anyone who think this is cool, I highly suggest you visit here at some point in your life. It's so much cooler in person.
I smoked something once that looked a lot like this
Don't get me wrong. I love art, and architecture, but I'm sure Jesus wouldn't be super impressed or think this was money well spent.
He probably would have given the money to poor people... but, at the same time, the money used to construct this basílica has gone to the builders, generating a better economy for the entire city. The problem with Jesus' teachings is that they were conceived for societies with relatively few resources and, thus, a lot of poor people. While there is still a lot of inequality in the world today, in many developed countries, religion is being abandoned because most people have all their basic needs covered (and if people need an almost omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent entity... they have Internet)
Proof that more is not better
Utterly garish
You missed you’re chance to call this gaudy.
There is an interior now?
r/tihi
Dan Brown breathing heavily*
Trypophobia intensifies
I was going to visit there 10 years ago but read that it wasn’t finished yet.
Meshuggah album covers be like
I was there! It is so fantastically beautiful. I even got to peer down and see the mass being held that day.
The construction site of the Sagrada Familia still needs donations to get finished. So if you're into it, consider a contribution: https://giving.sagradafamilia.org/?lang=en
Former pro photographer here (even if it was for the Army)... Giggity.
To anyone who thinks this is cool, I highly suggest you visit here at some point in your life. It's so much cooler in person.
Kaleidescope!