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Sagrada Familia reaches full height after 144 years – but still isn’t finished

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia will reach its highest point as workers place a cross on its central Tower of Jesus Christ

The Independent UK

Hundred-year reveal: Catalan chalet confirmed as Gaudí work in centenary year

Xalet del Catllaràs contains elements of architect’s naturalistic style, expressed in works such as Park Güell and Sagrada Família

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia to host two free open days this month

The basilica is inviting visitors in to celebrate Festa Santa Eulàlia

The Independent UK

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New art gallery opens in one of Barcelona’s most famous buildings

The first exhibition will feature a London-based artist

The Independent UK

Spirit in the sky: Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes the world's tallest church

Barcelona's basilica reached 162.91 metres in height on Thursday after the placement of a piece of its central tower, surpassing the German cathedral in Ulm by just over a metre. Gaudí's masterpiece will continue to grow to 172 metres in the coming months.

Euronews

Gothic church loses title of world’s tallest to Spanish rival

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica now rises to 162.91 metres above the city

The Independent UK

Sagrada Familia to host series of events celebrating architect Gaudí

A huge programme of light displays, performances and Masses has been planned

The Independent UK

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The Sagrada Família closes in on completing its central tower and becoming Europe's tallest Christian church

The basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona will reach 172 metres with the completion of the tower of Jesus Christ, scheduled for late 2025 or early 2026, surpassing the cathedral of Ulm in Germany.

Euronews

Europe is set to have a new tallest church by the end of the year

The first pieces are already in place and the rest will be added in phases over the coming months

The Independent UK

Pope Francis began the process for Antoni Gaudí’s sainthood – an architect explains why

In one of his final announcements before his death, Pope Francis granted Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí the title of “venerable”, due to his dedication to the design and build of the Sagrada Família church in Barcelona. This recognition is the second of four steps towards sainthood, a process that started…

The Conversation

Even if you’re not a person of faith, there are reasons to see Antoni Gaudí as a saint

The Catholic church has taken the first steps to canonise the architect of Barcelona’s extraordinary Sagrada Família

The Guardian - UK

Who Is Antoni Gaudi? God's Architect Cause of Death, Achievement, And Miracle That Led Him To Path To Sainthood

Antoni Gaudí, creator of Sagrada Família, is declared Venerable by Pope Francis.

International Business Times UK

Pope Francis approves first step towards the beatification of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí

Pope Francis has approved the decree recognising the "heroic virtues" of Antoni Gaudí, known as the "architect of God" for his work on the design of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

Euronews

Vatican puts ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

Pope Francis recognises the ‘heroic virtues’ of the creator of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família basilica in first step of process

The Guardian - UK

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Homes & Gardens

10 famous homes around the world – and why you need to visit them in your lifetime

From Antoni Gaudí's Casa Milà to the Ernest Hemingway House in Key West, these are the architectural greats that have left an impression on the world

Wallpaper

Antoni Gaudí: a guide to the architect’s magical world

Catalan creative Antoni Gaudí has been a unique figure in global architectural history; we delve into the magical world of his mesmerising creations

Wallpaper

The case of Casa Batlló: inside Antoni Gaudí’s ‘happiest’ work

Casa Batlló by Catalan master architect Antoni Gaudí has just got a refresh; we find out more

The Guardian - UK

Is Gaudí’s slave trade-funded park a blot on Barcelona’s landscape?

It is little explored that the father of the great architect’s patron, Eusebi Güell, made much of his fortune from slavery in Cuba

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The Guardian - UK

John Stones ‘100%’ ready to take Rodri’s midfield spot in Manchester City team

The defender said he would be keen to take the midfield position if ‘called upon’ and added other players could fill in there

Wallpaper

Tour this compact Melbourne home, where a small footprint is big on efficiency and experimentation

Northcote House is designed by architects David Leggett and Paul Loh as their own home in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Louis Vuitton pays homage to Barcelona architect Antoni Gaudí in 2025 Cruise Collection

Louis Vuitton has unveiled its latest fashion designs at Barcelona’s Park Güell in an homage to one of Antoni Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces

Wallpaper

Petra is a new hardware brand giving an artful twist to your door handles

Petra is a new hardware brand by Sight Unseen co-founder Monica Khemsurov, focusing on small-batch, artist-designed pieces

Evening Standard

OPINION - Barcelona could learn a thing or two from London about how to treat tourists

For years, the elderly residents of La Salut, a neighbourhood in Barcelona, have complained about being unable to get home because the number 116 bus was always too full of tourists. They were flocking to the area to see Park Güell, the cluster of mosaic-covered buildings, staircases and public squares…

The Guardian - UK

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona ‘will be completed in 2026’

New date for Antoni Gaudí’s basilica announced but enormous, controversial stairway will take another eight years

International Business Times

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