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The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has become the world's tallest church, surpassing Ulm Münster with a height of 162.91 meters, and is expected to reach 172 meters upon completion of its central tower next year, marking nearly 140 years of ongoing construction since 1882.
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia is set to complete its tallest central tower by early 2026, making it the tallest church in Europe at 172 meters, with construction continuing for several more years and celebrating architect Antoni Gaudí's legacy on his 100th death anniversary.
The iconic Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is set to be completed in 2026, over 140 years after construction began. The final tower, dedicated to Jesus Christ, will reach 172.5 meters and feature a 17-meter-tall cross. Designed by Antoni Gaudí, the basilica's completion will make it the world's tallest church. Construction was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War and carried out illegally for 137 years until a building permit was finally issued in 2019.