Question 1

True or false: The Sagrada Familia is expected to be completed in 2026, exactly 100 years after Gaudí’s death.

Accepted Answer

True. The current projected completion date is 2026, marking the centenary of Gaudí's death, though delays have occurred due to COVID-19 and funding.

Question 2

True or false: Gaudí designed the Sagrada Familia’s interior columns to resemble trees, with branches supporting the roof.

Accepted Answer

True. Gaudí used a branching column design inspired by nature, creating a forest-like effect that distributes weight while allowing natural light to filter through.

Question 3

True or false: The Sagrada Familia’s construction is funded entirely by private donations and ticket sales, not government money.

Accepted Answer

True. Since its inception, the basilica has relied on private donations and, more recently, entrance fees. No public or state funds are used.

Question 4

True or false: The Sagrada Familia was designed by Antoni Gaudí alone without any later architects.

Accepted Answer

False. While Gaudí is the primary architect, construction continued after his death under several architects, including Francesc de Paula del Villar and later Jordi Bonet.

Question 5

True or false: The Sagrada Familia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site even though it is still under construction.

Accepted Answer

True. The Nativity Façade and the Crypt, parts of the basilica, were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, despite ongoing construction.

Question 6

True or false: The iconic towers of the Sagrada Familia are exactly 172 meters tall, making it Barcelona’s tallest structure.

Accepted Answer

False. The tallest tower (Jesus Christ) will reach 172.5 meters, but it is not yet complete. The current tallest completed tower is 138 meters.

Question 7

True or false: Gaudí was originally buried in a Barcelona cemetery but was later moved to the Sagrada Familia crypt.

Accepted Answer

False. Gaudí was buried in the Sagrada Familia crypt immediately after his death in 1926, following a tram accident; his tomb remains there today.

Question 8

True or false: The Sagrada Familia was originally intended to be a Protestant church before Gaudí took over.

Accepted Answer

False. It was always a Roman Catholic basilica. The project was initiated by the Spiritual Association of Devotees of St. Joseph, a Catholic group.

Sagrada Familia Trivia Questions