Construction on Barcelona’s Sagrada Família reached a historic milestone with the completion of the central Tower of Jesus Christ. The installation of a 56-foot cross atop the structure officially makes the basilica the tallest church in the world, fulfilling a key component of Antoni Gaudí’s original vision nearly a century after his death.
This achievement marks a turning point for one of the world's most famous unfinished architectural projects as the city prepares for the centennial of Gaudí’s death in 2026. The milestone coincides with Barcelona’s designation as the UNESCO World Capital of Architecture, signaling a renewed global focus on the intersection of historic preservation, religious architecture, and contemporary Catalan identity.