Question 1

True or false: The Sagrada Familia's central towers are expected to be completed in 2026, exactly 100 years after Gaudí's death.

Accepted Answer

True. The central towers are scheduled for completion in 2026, marking the centenary of Gaudí's death. The entire basilica, including the Glory facade, is not expected until 2034.

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 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 5

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

Accepted Answer

False. The original architect was Francisco de Paula del Villar. Gaudí took over in 1883 and transformed the design. After Gaudí's death in 1926, multiple architects, including Jordi Bonet, have continued the work.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

False. Only the Nativity Façade and Crypt are part of the UNESCO site "Works of Antoni Gaudí", not the entire basilica. Thus, the statement is false.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

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.

Sagrada Familia Trivia Questions