The Sagrada Familia, which is a Roman-Catholic basilica, is Barcelona's most famous landmark. Its official Catalan name is “Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família" which means "Temple of Atonement of the Holy Family" in English. Construction work began in 1882 and was later lead by Antoni Gaudí in 1883 who introduced the art style of Modernisme into the design of the basilica. The Sagrada Familia became his life's work, in which he continued to build until his death in 1926. The Sagrada Familia is projected to be completed on Gaudí's 100th death anniversary in 2026. The construction of the Sagrada Familia is exclusively financed by donations and funds from foundations and Catholic groups. The Sagrada Familia boasts of unbelievable spatial dimensions, complex embellishments, and magnificent facades & doors- and it should have 18 bell towers by the completion of the construction. On 7 November 7th 2010, Pope Benedikt XVI consecrated the Sagrada Familia and elevated it to the status "basilica.”
Monday-Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
25th and 26th December, 1st und 6th January: 9 am – 2 pm
The Sagrada Familia is one of the most popular sights in Barcelona and it is also a central meeting point for many tourists. You can explore this imposing work of architecture all-year round during its opening hours. From November to February the opening hours of the Sagrada Familia begin at 9 am in the morning and you have until 6 pm during these colder months to get an impression of all the art works in the basilica. The Sagrada Familia also offers visitor-friendly opening hours from April-September, in which its doors are open from 9 am to late in the evening at 8 pm. Because of these generous opening hours, you have the flexibility to plan your visit to the basilica to your individual needs. In March and October, the opening hours also begin at 9 am, but it closes around 7 pm, which offers a well-rounded end to your day in Barcelona.
Please note that last admissions into the basilica take place 15 minutes before the end of opening hours. We suggest that you plan at least 1 hour for your visit to this famous basilica.
With your practical Barcelona City Pass you can experience the Sagrada Familia (if booked) for FREE. Before you even depart for Barcelona, you will receive your ticket into this famous basilica (if booked), as well as tickets to other top attractions and famous sights in one complete package. Your public transport ticket is also a fixed component of the Barcelona City Pass that gives you a wonderful head start to having a relaxing stay in the Spanish metropolis. This City Pass is your perfect Barcelona tourist card.
Address:
La Sagrada Familia
Carrer de la Marina 253
08013 Barcelona
+34 932 08 04 14
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The Sagrada Familia is located not only in the heart of Barcelona, but also in the most famous city district of the Spanish capital, Eixample. Because of the church’s central location, getting to the Sagrada Familia is super easy using the bus and train system. Because of this, you can plan your day in the Spanish capital flexibly and to your specific needs. The wonderful city center of Barcelona is also easily reachable by foot from the Sagrada Familia. For this reason, you can visit other top locations, sights, and attractions in Barcelona after exploring the Sagrada Familia.
Another highlight which can be reached easily with public transport is the great observation deck Mirador de Colom which is also included in your Barcelona City Pass. It offers a great view over the city and the harbor of Barcelona.
L2 or L5 to Sagrada Familia
Bus 19, 33, 34, 50 or 51 to Mallorca - Nàpols
Bus B24 to Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is generally well connected to the public transportation system of Barcelona. Because of this, you have many travel options to choose from to reach the famous Sagrada Familia. The easiest option is to use the purple underground train line L2 or to use the blue line L5, if you are planning to get off at the “Sagrada Familia” station. The bus B24 also stops at this station. You can also use the following bus lines to reach the basilica: 19, 33, 34, 50, or the 51. Simply ride to the station “Mallorca – Nàpols.” By using the public transportation system, traveling to the Sagrada Familia is easy and flexible.
The opening hours on December 25 & 26, January 1 & 6 can vary.
Last admissions take place 15 minutes before the end of opening hours.
The music museum, Museu de la Música de Barcelona, is located near the Sagrada Familia. Besides displaying instruments from the King of Spain, you can also learn more about the history of music at this museum. The oldest city district of Barcelona, Barri Gòtic, is also located really nearby the Sagrada Familia. Here you can find the famous street, Les Rambles, and also many history museums like the Museu d’Història de Barcelona MUHBA - El Call, which is the place to go to if you would like to learn about the life of Jewish citizens in Barcelona during the Middle Ages. The Museu Egipci de Barcelona is also easily reachable by train after your visit to the Sagrada Familia, where over 700 objects from different subject areas about Egypt can be found on the third floor of this museum.
If you are looking for another observation deck with an incredible view, the Mirador de Colom is something you should not miss. The platform is easy to reach and offers you a unique view over Barcelona.
Experience the Sagrada Familia for FREE (if booked) with the Barcelona City Pass and have your ticket into the Sagrada Familia already in your pocket before you even depart for Barcelona.
Free admission to Barcelona's museums, attractions, and tours. Free travel on public transport and discounts included.
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