Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Reaches Full Height After More Than A Century

Barcelona’s Sagrada Família has reached its full height of 172.5 metres, marking a historic milestone in the basilica’s 144‑year construction. On 20 February 2026, workers installed the final element atop the Tower of Jesus Christ, completing the exterior of Gaudí’s tallest spire. The achievement coincides with the centenary of Gaudí’s death, underscoring the enduring influence of his vision. The tower, crowned with a monumental cross and housing the Agnus Dei sculpture, now dominates Barcelona’s skyline. While interior works continue through 2027–2028, the basilica’s silhouette signals that Gaudí’s once‑unfinished masterpiece is closer than ever to completion.