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Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Basilica·Eixample

UNESCO World Heritage

The tree-like columns and vaults of the Sagrada Família’s nave, lit by its stained glass
Photo: Robertgombos, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Sculpture on the Nativity façade of the Sagrada Família
Photo: Alvesgaspar, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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About Basílica de la Sagrada Família

The Sagrada Família stands at Carrer de Mallorca 401. Its central Tower of Jesus Christ was blessed and inaugurated on 10 June 2026, the centenary of Gaudí’s death; work inside the tower continues. The Nativity façade and the crypt are part of UNESCO’s Works of Antoni Gaudí. Buy tickets on the basilica’s own website. It is a place of worship: cover shoulders and knees.

Why it's on our list

  • Book on sagradafamilia.org
  • Morning light through the windows
  • Modest dress

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Basílica de la Sagrada Família before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Basílica de la Sagrada Família, as the crow flies.

  1. Cotton House HotelEixample1.3 km17 min walk
  2. Sir VictorEixample1.4 km17 min walk
  3. The grand hotels of Barcelona: the back storyPasseig de Gràcia1.4 km18 min walk
  4. Almanac BarcelonaEixample1.5 km18 min walk
  5. Hotel Casa FusterPasseig de Gràcia1.5 km19 min walk

All hotels

What’s nearby

Distances from Basílica de la Sagrada Família are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro stations

  1. Sagrada FamíliaL2L5100 m1 min walk
  2. MonumentalL2550 m7 min walk
  3. EncantsL2800 m10 min walk

Key sights

  1. La Pedrera1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Casa Batlló1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  3. Palau de la Música1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
  4. Museu Picasso2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
  5. Barcelona Cathedral2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  6. Park Güell2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  7. La Boqueria2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
  8. Barceloneta beach3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  9. Barcelona-El Prat Airport14 kmCar or taxi 43 min

Main railway stations

  1. Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies)1.6 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Plaça de Catalunya (Rodalies, FGC)1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
  3. Plaça d’Espanya (FGC)3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  4. Barcelona Sants4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min

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