144 years later, Gaudí's masterpiece Sagrada Família finally reaches its full height: Why has the world’s most famous church taken so long to build and how much did it cost?
Published on: June 9, 2026, 2:14 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has reached a historic milestone. After 144 years, the final major tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, is complete. This brings the iconic church to its full height. Pope Leo XIV will preside over an inauguration ceremony. The project faced many challenges, including war and funding issues.
