Construction continues on the Sagrada Família’s Tower of Jesus Christ, which when completed will be the tallest in the entire complex designed by Antoni Gaudí. Today the central core of the cross that will top the tower was installed, a new element that represents another step toward the completion of the basilica’s highest symbol. The intervention follows by a few days the placement of the lower arm of the cross, which was positioned on Oct. 30. With the insertion of the core, the work enters an advanced phase that is a prelude to the final installation of the remaining parts of the structure. The piece installed today is an octagonal-shaped element with six curved sides that serve as the connection point for the arms of the cross. Each side measures 4.70 meters, while the total weight of the element reaches 16.5 tons.
The surface of the core features ceramic coatings composed of triangles that create an effect of visual continuity with the already assembled parts, allowing a harmonious transition between the center and the arms of the cross. The attention to technical and stylistic detail reflects a desire to respect Gaudí’s original design layout while incorporating the most modern construction and installation techniques.
The placement of the core was conducted with extreme precision, given the complexity of the structure and the height at which the top of the tower is located. Each phase was coordinated by a team of specialized engineers and craftsmen who, as happened in all previous stages of the construction site, worked in accordance with the construction principles established by the celebrated Catalan architect. The completion of the tower coincides with an anniversary of special significance: the centenary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, who died in 1926. To mark the anniversary, the Sagrada Família has planned a program of commemorative events that will run throughout the year, with initiatives dedicated to the figure of the architect and his contribution to modernist art and architecture. The celebrations, which can be consulted at sagradafamilia2026.org, will accompany the final stages of a project that for more than a century has represented one of Europe’s most ambitious architectural feats.
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| Barcelona, installed the core of the cross on the Tower of Jesus Christ of the Sagrada Família |
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