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May 27, 2024 · Sagrada Família, Roman Catholic minor basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí. Begun in 1882 and still unfinished in the first quarter of the 21st century, the Sagrada Família, notable for its tactile organic form, is one of Barcelona’s most famous landmarks.
3 days ago · The 1978 Constitution abolished Catholicism as the official religion of the state, while recognizing "the religious beliefs of all Spaniards" and establishing "appropriate cooperation" with the Catholic Church and other confessions.
Jun 2, 2024 · Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona has taken over 140 years to build and here's why it's worth it. After 144 years, Sagrada Familia will officially open its doors for people in 2026, marking an...
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1 day ago · In 2019, a survey by Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas showed that 53.2% of residents in Barcelona identified themselves as Catholic (9.9% practising Catholics, 43.3% non-practising Catholics). The province has the largest Muslim community in Spain, 322,698 people in Barcelona province are of Muslim religion.
May 27, 2024 · Gaudí was a devout Catholic and is often referred to as “God’s architect.” Sagrada Família is an intriguing duo of Gaudí ‘s obsessions with both nature and religion. In rather megalomaniac fashion, Gaudí intended Sagrada Família to represent and evoke the “entire history” of the Catholic faith.
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May 17, 2024 · The decline of Catholicism in Barcelona, a fall of approximately 35% in the last 20 years, has led to an increase in the population who self-identify as 'non-believers', which mainly includes atheists and agnostics.
