8. Las torres de la Sagrada Familia

Carlos del Amor stands at the foot of the central towers to explain the system Gaudí devised to shape the profile of the Sagrada Família: the bell towers of the apostles, the towers of the evangelists and the Virgin Mary, and, in the centre, the tower of Jesus Christ. A silhouette designed not just to be looked at, but to make you look up.

Through three interactive episodes—Nativity, Passion and Glory— the special programme “Sagrada Familia: 100 Years After Gaudí” reveals the secrets of a building that has been under construction for over 140 years. The Sagrada Família has survived wars and pandemics and has become the tallest Catholic church in the world.

This chapter includes images provided to RTVE by the Fundació Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família.