Inside Sagrada Familia

Inside Sagrada Familia

Being inside the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain is like being inside a kaleidoscope of colors and curved shapes. It is bright considering it is cloudy and raining outside. It is immense and constructed like no other in the world to date.

inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia

Gaudi studied the form of nature for the unique structure and strength of the columns. They start out large at the base like a tree trunk and gradually get narrower as they reach for heaven. They branch out near the top to support the roof. A unique dual spiral in the columns adds strength and stability to the narrow columns without the need for walls to keep them upright. One spirals clockwise while the other spirals counter clockwise within the same column.

inside Sagrada Familia
Unique columns support the towers inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
Where the pillars meet the ceiling inside Sagrada Familia

 

looking up to ceiling inside Sagrada Familia
looking up to the ceiling inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
stairways inside Sagrada Familia

Light from the stained glass reflects from the light colored pillars. The colors are chosen to create a contemplative mood.

inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia

The upper galleries are accessible from spiral staircases and elevators, tucked into the corners but still offering a full view of the worship space below.

inside Sagrada Familia
open elevators inside Sagrada Familia
Organ pipes inside Sagrada Familia
Organ pipes and altar  inside Sagrada Familia
inside Sagrada Familia
Crucifix above the altar inside Sagrada Familia

On one side the stained glass is green and blue representing dawn and birth. On the opposite side red and orange hues represent the setting sun.

inside Sagrada Familia
stain glass windows inside Sagrada Familia

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http://www.barcelona.de/en/barcelona-sagrada-familia-interior.html

http://www.sagradafamilia.org/en/

 

2 thoughts on “Inside Sagrada Familia

  1. OMG, I am in awe at your breathtaking photos! The pillars and ceilings, oh my! I can only imagine the beautiful sound from the pipes. Thank you so much for giving a great tour.

  2. What can I say! Such beauty, such colour, such workmanship. I am in awe!
    Your photography Doug captures so much. You have a good eye! Thank you.

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