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Sagrada Familia Reaches 172.5 Meters, Completion Decade Away

2/20/2026

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The Sagrada Familia reached a height of 172.5 meters on February 20, 2026, with a 7-meter cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ.
Chief architect Jordi Fauli celebrated the milestone and noted construction began in 1882.
Though it is the world's tallest church, the basilica remains unfinished, with completion projected in about a decade.
Events in June will honor Antoni Gaudí's legacy and the centenary of his death.

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The Sagrada Familia reached a height of 172.5 meters on February 20, 2026, with a 7-meter cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ.
Chief architect Jordi Fauli celebrated the milestone and noted construction began in 1882.
Though it is the world's tallest church, the basilica remains unfinished, with completion projected in about a decade.
Events in June will honor Antoni Gaudí's legacy and the centenary of his death.