This magnificent building was the vision of legendary Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. Begun in 1892, La Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family) has been more or less under continuous construction for well over a century, and is still not expected to be completed until at least 2017. Although there were several delays due to war and the loss of the original blueprints, the majority of the holdup is due to the fact that the entirety of the construction of this cathedral is founded purely on donations from the public. And with the grandiosity of the structure, both in size and design, limited funding has equaled a delayed finish line. Despite these delays, or perhaps because of them, La Sagrada Familia is one of the most visited and photographed sites in Barcelona, Spain. Undeniably, the astounding beauty and extremely unique style have significantly contributed to the over two million guests that visit and pray every year. With a clear Gothic influence, there are myriad other architectural styles and flourishes to be seen that delight and astound even the most jaded traveler.
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