La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia,
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This Cathedral was designed by Antoni Gaudi. It was begun in 1884, it is still being built, and it will not be finished until the 22nd century that's what they say. Although modern techniques are currently being used, some parts of the construction can only be completed using the old traditional ones. Another reason why the construction is taking so long is more materialistic: money. All funds come from donations. Antoni Gaudí was a very religious man. He lived in the "Sagrada Família". Currently another artist lives in the building: Subirachs. He is the sculptor carving the west facade's sculptures.
I was surprised to learn from the museum there, it was nature that has inspired Antoni Gaudi ­ so much. From the Sunflower to tree branches, an inverted model, leaves and different geometeric forms in nature. I really wonder how one could extract so much from nature