[artk42]

Sad news! It's a total BS.

The reputable press for some reason spread fake news about the fact that the Sagrada Familia is supposed to be finally completed by 2026.

This is complete nonsense, I can't understand how it happened. Apparently, one person stepped in and everyone else happily picked up on it.

In fact, by 2026 it is planned to complete only the central bell tower, the Jesus Tower, which will make the temple the tallest in the world, and the corner Chapel of the Ascension. After that, there will remain such a "small, insignificant detail" as the construction of the central facade of the basilica. It is planned to work on it until 2034 (if everything goes according to plan, the builders cunningly add in this place).

And, only then will the discussion be started about the construction of the stair bridge leading to the entrance, which requires demolishing a block of living buildings on Mallorca Street, imagine the friction at this point..

So, no, it's not going to be finished in 2026. But that doesn't make it a penny less marvelous, one wouldn't even notice it's not finished.