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Sagrada Familia's tallest tower completed in Barcelona

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Posted Jun 11, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-11-1430
Sagrada Familia's tallest tower completed in Barcelona

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has completed and inaugurated its tallest structure, the Jesus Christ tower, after 144 years of construction, officially becoming the world's tallest church.

Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica has reached a significant construction milestone with the completion and inauguration of its tallest structure, the Jesus Christ tower. A ceremony on June 10 celebrated the final major tower, which now officially establishes Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece as the world's tallest church. This achievement occurs 144 years after construction first began on the renowned basilica. The completion of this central tower represents a major step towards the basilica's overall anticipated finish, drawing global attention to the ongoing architectural marvel. Sources: Громадське.

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