Where is Antoni Gaudí buried?

In the crypt of the Sagrada Família

In Montjuïc Cemetery above the port

In the cloister of Barcelona Cathedral

Why did Gaudí plan the central Tower of Jesus Christ to be slightly lower than Montjuïc hill?

He believed his work should not surpass God's

To save money on stone and labor

Because a city law limited building heights

Sagrada Familia Quiz: Gaudí's Basilica in Barcelona, Spain

This Sagrada Familia quiz explores Antoni Gaudí's unfinished basilica in Barcelona, Spain, with questions on when work began, how Gaudí died, where he is buried, the Nativity and Passion facades, sculptor Josep Maria Subirachs, the magic square, the tree-like columns, the Tower of Jesus Christ, the 2010 consecration and a building permit that came very late. Ten questions.

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Beginnings
In which year was the first stone of the Sagrada Família laid?
Gaudí
How did Antoni Gaudí die in 1926?
Tombs
Where is Antoni Gaudí buried?
Facades
Which facade of the basilica was largely completed during Gaudí's lifetime?
Sculptors
Which sculptor created the angular, stark figures of the Passion facade?
Puzzles
The magic square on the Passion facade adds up to which number in every row and column?
Columns
Gaudí designed the interior columns of the basilica to look like what?
Towers
Why did Gaudí plan the central Tower of Jesus Christ to be slightly lower than Montjuïc hill?
Consecration
Which pope consecrated the Sagrada Família as a basilica in 2010?
Permits
In which year did the Sagrada Família finally receive an official building permit from Barcelona?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: In which year was the first stone of the Sagrada Família laid?
Answer: 1882
The original architect, Francisco de Paula del Villar, planned a Gothic Revival church. Gaudí took over the project in 1883, when he was 31.
Q2: How did Antoni Gaudí die in 1926?
Answer: He was hit by a tram
He was so poorly dressed that people thought he was a beggar, and he was taken to a hospital for the poor. He died three days later.
Q3: Where is Antoni Gaudí buried?
Answer: In the crypt of the Sagrada Família
His tomb lies in the Chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the crypt. A process to declare him a saint is under way.
Q4: Which facade of the basilica was largely completed during Gaudí's lifetime?
Answer: The Nativity facade
The Nativity facade celebrates the birth of Jesus with carved plants, animals and figures. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q5: Which sculptor created the angular, stark figures of the Passion facade?
Answer: Josep Maria Subirachs
Subirachs worked on the facade from 1987 until his death in 2014. His modern style caused debate, as it looks very different from Gaudí's work.
Q6: The magic square on the Passion facade adds up to which number in every row and column?
Answer: 33
The number 33 is traditionally said to be the age of Jesus at his death. The square has 16 numbers, with some repeated.
Q7: Gaudí designed the interior columns of the basilica to look like what?
Answer: Trees in a forest
The columns branch out near the ceiling like trunks and limbs. Light through colorful stained glass makes the interior feel like a glowing forest.
Q8: Why did Gaudí plan the central Tower of Jesus Christ to be slightly lower than Montjuïc hill?
Answer: He believed his work should not surpass God's
The tower was designed to reach 172.5 meters, just below the hill's summit. At that height, the Sagrada Família becomes the tallest church in the world.
Q9: Which pope consecrated the Sagrada Família as a basilica in 2010?
Answer: Pope Benedict XVI
Thousands of people attended the ceremony inside the newly roofed nave. Regular Masses have been celebrated there since then.
Q10: In which year did the Sagrada Família finally receive an official building permit from Barcelona?
Answer: 2019
The city said work had gone on for 137 years without a valid license. The church agreed to pay millions of euros as part of the deal.

Sagrada Familia Quiz – Gaudí's Unfinished Masterpiece

The Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain, is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the world. Designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, it combines Gothic and Art Nouveau styles with shapes inspired by nature. Work has continued for more than 140 years, and it is one of the most visited monuments in Spain.

The first stone was laid in 1882, and Gaudí took over the project the following year. He devoted the rest of his life to it, especially in his last years, when he lived on site. When he died in 1926 after being hit by a tram, only a small part was finished. Gaudí is buried in the crypt, and he famously said, My client is not in a hurry.

The basilica has three grand facades. The Nativity facade, mostly built in Gaudí's lifetime, is covered with sculptures of nature and the birth of Jesus. The Passion facade, by sculptor Josep Maria Subirachs, shows the suffering of Christ in stark, angular figures and includes a magic square. The Glory facade, the main entrance, is still being built.

Inside, tree-like columns branch toward the ceiling, and stained-glass windows fill the space with colored light. When complete, the basilica will have 18 spires, with the central Tower of Jesus Christ reaching 172.5 meters, making it the tallest church in the world.

Construction is funded by tickets and donations. Pope Benedict XVI consecrated it as a basilica in 2010.

Because Gaudí's plans and models were partly destroyed during the Spanish Civil War, later architects had to reconstruct his ideas from fragments. Today, computer design and 3D printing help builders create the complex stone shapes he imagined.

This quiz covers the history, design, facades and records of the Sagrada Família.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for architecture fans, travelers and art lovers.

When work on the Sagrada Família began
How Gaudí died and where he is buried
The Nativity and Passion facades
Subirachs and the magic square
The tree-like columns and the Tower of Jesus Christ
The 2010 consecration and the late building permit

Quick Facts About the Sagrada Família

Gaudí designed many other Barcelona buildings, including Casa Batlló and Park Güell.
The basilica's spires are topped with colorful mosaics of fruit.
Visitors can take a lift up some of the towers.
The interior can hold thousands of worshippers.
The stained-glass windows were designed by Joan Vila-Grau.
Several of Gaudí's works together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.