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In the historic city of Barcelona, Spain, stands a world-famous building, the Sagrada Familia.
The church was built in 1882 and was designed by the genius architect Antoni Gaudí and became his life's work. However, it is amazing that the church was built for almost 140 years and is still unfinished.
This has not affected it to become one of the most profitable "unfinished buildings" in the world, and the astonishing figure of nearly 200 million yuan per year is also eye-opening.
The construction of the Sagrada Familia is like a grand picture that continues to this day. Since Gaudí took over the design in 1883, the entire construction process has been full of twists and turns.
Due to lack of funds, the construction of the church was intermittent and the Spanish Civil War brought the project to a standstill.
However, this did not stop the Sagrada Familia, on the contrary, it became one of Barcelona's landmarks and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.
The exterior of the Sagrada Familia is a stunning feast for the eyes. The exquisite statues on the three facades are unforgettable, and every detail exudes the unique design style of the artist Gaudí.
The Nativity, Passion and Glory on the façade each form three impressive facades, which look like an angelic ode from afar, giving a sense of mystery and solemnity.
Entering the interior of the church, one feels as if one has stepped into a mysterious rainforest. The stone pillars resemble palm trees, and the carved and embossed tops of the trees outline a colorful ceiling, and the sunlight pours through the windows, filling the space with a strange glow.
The statue of Jesus is hung in the center of the church's cross plane, and its shape is unique and very different from the traditional image of the church. In the basement, Gaudí himself rests here, making the whole church even more mysterious.
Although jokingly called the "unfinished building", the Sagrada Familia is not affected by this. With an annual revenue of nearly 200 million yuan, mainly from donations from tourists and ticket sales, it has become one of the most lucrative tourist attractions in Spain.
What's even more surprising is that this "unfinished building" was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2010 and has become the pride of Spain.
Despite taking almost 140 years, the Sagrada Familia is expected to be completed in 2026. This miraculous building, through its unique exterior and interior design, has captivated the world.
It is Gaudí's legacy and a jewel of Barcelona. In this magical "unfinished building", time seems to be frozen, and every brick and tile tells the vicissitudes of history.
How about it, friends, what do you think of this "unfinished building" that has been under construction for nearly 140 years?Feel free to leave a comment to share your thoughts.