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barcelona‘S Holy Family On Thursday the basilica became the tallest church in the world.
The church confirmed that the architect’s masterwork Antoni Gaudi After a section of its central tower was raised into place, it now rises 162.91 meters (534 ft) above the city, just barely missing the tip of the spire. GermanyUlmer Münster at 161.53 meters (530 ft).
Ulmer Münster, a Gothic Lutheran church built between 1543 and 1890, holds the title of tallest church in the world.
That bragging rights now transfers to its Spanish rival. even though Holy Family Does not claim title, numbers are for comparison: it is now only one meter (3.2 ft) higher than the southern church Germany,
and this Holy Family Still growing.
The central “Tower of Jesus Christ” rising from the top of the church will reach 172 meters (564 ft) when completed in the coming months.
On Thursday morning, a crane placed the first part of the tower on top of the foundation.
The first stone of the Sagrada Familia was laid in 1882, but Gaudí never imagined that it would be completed in his lifetime. When he died only one of its many towers was completed.
Work has accelerated in recent decades as the basilica has become a major international tourist attraction and people around the world are fascinated by Gaudí’s unique aesthetic that combines Catholic symbolism and organic forms.
The money raised from entrance fees is used to finance ongoing construction. Last year, 4.9 million people paid to see it, with 15 percent of those tourists coming from the United States.
Work on the church’s elaborate façade and decorating its interior would continue for several years. Church officials said earlier this year that it expects to be completely finished about a decade from now.
Next year will be the 100th anniversary of Gaudí’s death. The church will host a number of events to celebrate his legacy, which also includes other stunning buildings barcelona and in other places spain,