How was Gaudi funded?
How was Gaudi funded? He financed the temple entirely on donations and received no support from the Catholic church. Gaudi was constantly short of funds and literally went door raising funds for the Sagrada Familia.
Who is paying for Sagrada Familia?
Construction on Sagrada Família is not supported by any government or official church sources. Private patrons funded the initial stages. Money from tickets purchased by tourists is now used to pay for the work, and private donations are accepted through the Friends of the Sagrada Família.
How was La Sagrada Familia funded?
The Sagrada Família, as an expiatory temple, has always been funded through the donations and contributions of thousands of anonymous individuals over the years. The Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a private, non-profit, autonomous pious foundation.
Where is Gaudi buried?
The Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, shortened as the Sagrada Família, is an under construction church in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world.
Will the Sagrada Familia ever be finished?
The most recent date set for the cathedral's completion is 2026. This would leave just three years to finish the Glory façade, an elaborate entrance with a grand staircase, and finally give the towering monument its intended front.
Is La Sagrada Familia taking longer to build than the pyramids?
La Sagrada Família will take longer to complete than the Egyptian pyramids, which only took 20 years. It started in 1882 and is hoped to be completed in 2026. When Gaudi died in 1926, only a quarter was completed.
Was Gaudi rich or poor?
Gaudi was born in Catalonia in 1852 into a wealthy family and a life filled, as Tarragona puts it, with horses, opera, and the best restaurants.