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Spiral Staircases VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The steep stone
staircases – 370 steps Practical Information
in each – are closed C/ Sardenya. Map 4 E3. Tel 93 513
to the public. The 20 60. ∑ sagradafamilia.org
views from the upper Open daily. Apr–Sep: 9am–8pm;
galleries are reachable Oct–Mar: 9am–7pm; Nov–Feb:
via lift only. 9am–6pm (to 2pm 1 & 6 Jan, 25 &
26 Dec). & timed tickets only,
advance booking advisable.
8 in English 11am, 1pm & 3pm
daily (also noon daily May–Oct).
5 numerous services daily. 7
Transport
 Sagrada Família. @ 19, 43, 51.

. Nativity Façade
The most complete part of
Gaudí’s church, finished in
1930, has doorways which
represent Faith, Hope and
Charity. Scenes of the Nativity
and Christ’s childhood are
embellished with symbolism,
such as doves representing
the congregation.
. Crypt
The crypt, where Gaudí is buried,
was begun by the original
architect, Francesc de Paula Villar
i Lozano, in 1882. This is where
services are held. On the lower
floor a museum traces the
careers of both architects and
the church’s history.

KEY
1 The altar canopy was designed
by Gaudí.
2 The apse was the first part of the
church Gaudí completed. Stairs lead
down from here to the crypt below.
3 Towers with lift
4 The nave contains a forest of
fluted pillars that support four
galleries above the side aisles; a
large number of skylights let in
both natural and artificial light.

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