Stories in Stone: Outside the Sagrada Família

Stories in Stone: Outside the Sagrada Família

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Barcelona, Spain
27 mins tour

Circle Barcelona’s most famous landmark and uncover the Sagrada Familia’s secrets from the outside. This tour reveals how Antoni Gaudí blended tradition and innovation, turning stone into a vast visual Bible filled with symbolism, stories, and unexpected details. Perfect for travelers, architecture fans, and curious explorers, you’ll trace the basilica’s history, learn why it remains unfinished, and discover the meaning behind sculptures, mosaics, and towers. This walk offers a deeper way to experience one of the world’s most extraordinary works still under construction.

Clara Martínez

Created by Clara Martínez

Clara Martínez is a Barcelona-based architect and heritage specialist with a passion for Catalan modernism and Mediterranean urbanism. Born and raised in the Eixample district, she blends deep local knowledge with a love of storytelling, guiding others through the layered history of Barcelona’s built environment.

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What you'll walk and learn about

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View of Sagrada Familia
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View of Sagrada Familia

A first look at the incredible structure ahead

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Plaza de Gaudí
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Plaza de Gaudí

Discover Gaudí's earliest completed towers and their stories

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Nativity Façade
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Nativity Façade

Discover the Nativity Façade's stories

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Glory Façade
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Glory Façade

Learn about the future Glory Façade and its symbolism

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The Mary Tower
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The Mary Tower

Learn how this side of the church dedicated to Mary

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The Passion Facade
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The Passion Facade

The controversial and emotional side of the Sagrada

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Plaza Sagrada Família
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Plaza Sagrada Família

End the tour with one last impressive view of the church

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