en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona achieved the crowning of its central Jesus Christ Tower in June 2026, becoming the world's tallest church building at a height of 172.5 meters. This milestone coincides with the 100th anniversary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, with the crowning and blessing ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV on June 10. Although some parts of the Sagrada Familia remain to be completed, the completion of the main tower has, for the first time, given the basilica, whose construction began in 1882, the complete vertical silhouette that generations have anticipated.

The central tower is the highest point of the complex, visually dominating the entire structure. The crowning of the tower features a 17-meter-high, approximately 100-ton cross, installed at an altitude of over 160 meters, showcasing a technical dimension that combines manual construction, contemporary engineering, and digital computation. The design of the Sagrada Familia embodies Gaudí's core philosophy: human works should not surpass nature, so the height of the temple does not exceed that of Barcelona's Montjuïc hill.

The crowning ceremony coincides with the 2026 commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death, for which the Sagrada Familia has prepared a program of activities spanning from autumn 2025 to Christmas 2026. This building, begun in the 19th century, developed through the 20th century, and reaching its highest point in the 21st century, spans three centuries. In the field of architecture, few people can witness the crowning of a project that has lasted nearly a century and a half, making this event unique.

The Sagrada Familia is not only a religious building but also one of Barcelona's most important urban landmarks. Changes to its skyline will impact the city's tourism, urban identity, and global perception of Barcelona. This building integrates manual construction, contemporary engineering, and digital computation. Its tree-like columns, towers, facades, and interior light together create an ascending experience, and the completion of the central tower makes this intention clearly visible.

Although the Jesus Christ Tower has reached the highest point of the basilica, some towers and the Glory Facade of the Sagrada Familia remain to be completed. This crowning allows people, for the first time, to see the vertical concept of the complex nearly in its entirety. In the field of architecture, there are few opportunities to witness the crowning of a project that has lasted nearly a century and a half. The Sagrada Familia is one of those projects that seems to transcend human lifespan. This moment is not just an inauguration ceremony but a visible fulfillment of collective anticipation.

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