Sagrada Familia completes the majestic Jesus Christ Tower with a height of 172.5 meters

The iconic Sagrada Família in Barcelona has reached another historic milestone by completing the exterior of the Jesus Christ tower. The final architectural element—a three-dimensional cross—has been successfully installed and secured, marking the completion of the majestic structure rising 172.5 meters above the city. This achievement confirms Sagrada Família’s status as the tallest religious building in the world.

Completion of the Cross: The Culmination of a Long-Standing Project

The installation of the final cross-shaped top occurred late last week. This moment symbolizes not just a technical achievement but the conclusion of another chapter in the decades-long construction saga. The Jesus Christ tower is the fourteenth of the planned eighteen towers to be completed. At 172.5 meters, it is one of the most remarkable architectural verticals worldwide.

According to journalistic sources, the exterior appearance of the tower is fully finished, although interior work and finishing still require significant effort.

From Gaudí’s Vision to Modern Reality: A Century of Creativity

The brilliant architect Antoni Gaudí left the project in 1926, when only one of his planned eighteen towers was completed. Since then, a century of technological and methodological evolution has taken place, but the founder’s vision remains unchanged. Designed by Gaudí as a monument to Jesus Christ, Sagrada Família continues to be realized by generations of builders and architects.

Completion and New Horizons

While the exterior of the tower is complete, interior work is ongoing in full swing. According to plans, the grand opening is scheduled for June 10, coinciding with the centenary of Gaudí’s death. This symbolic moment will turn the completion of the Jesus Christ tower into not just a construction milestone but a tribute to the genius of the architect whose vision defined the appearance of one of the most recognizable buildings on the planet.