Explore the Sagrada Família — Barcelona’s icon
Gaudí’s basilica blends nature, faith, and geometry into a soaring space of color and light.
Plan your visit, choose the right ticket, and enjoy a smooth experience with simple, practical tips..
Sagrada Família, Barcelona Visiting timetable
Hours vary by season; last entry is usually 45–60 minutes before closing. Tower access may close for wind or rain.
Sagrada Família, Barcelona Closing Days
Open most days. Occasional closures for liturgical services, special events, or maintenance — check the official calendar.
Where is Located
C/ de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
How to get to the Sagrada Família
The basilica is easy to reach by metro (L2 & L5 ‘Sagrada Família’), bus, taxi, or a pleasant walk through the Eixample grid.
By Train
From Sants or Passeig de Gràcia, take metro L5 or L2 to Sagrada Família and follow the signs to the basilica (2–3 minutes on foot).
By Car
Driving isn’t recommended. Street parking is limited; nearby paid car parks are available within a short walk.
By Bus
Frequent buses stop nearby (e.g., lines 19, 33, 34, D50, H10 — check current routes and stops).
On Foot
From Passeig de Gràcia it’s about a 25‑minute flat walk; from Sant Pau Recinte Modernista around 10 minutes.
Why visit the Sagrada Família
A breathtaking interior, richly symbolic façades, sky‑high towers, and Gaudí’s story told through light and stone.
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Sagrada Família, Barcelona
Basilica interior
Walk beneath branching columns and luminous glass — a calm, colorful ‘forest’ of light.
Nativity & Passion façades
Two stories in stone: the joyful Nativity by early masters and the stark, expressive Passion by Subirachs.
Towers and city views
Take the elevator up and the stairs down for sweeping views over Eixample and the sea.
Sagrada Família at a glance
Quick answers to plan a smooth visit.
Book your Sagrada Família visit
Choose a timed entry to avoid lines and set your pace.
Add a tower climb or join a guided tour for deeper context.