At first glance, the Sagrada Família is impressive and breathtaking and has thus become the universal symbol of Barcelona, ​​Catalonia, the capital of Spain, and is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent structures. never erected in this region. Spain is steeped in cultural tradition and its rich history is believed to date back some four hundred years after the founding of Rome. Thus, they expose the foundation and importance of history and the conviction of this culture to wrap their hearts around the place that has become what Barcelona is known for. The design of the Sagrada Família was perfected by Antoni Gaudi, an architect who was innovative and forward-thinking in his designs and who meticulously integrated not only religious iconography, but also fused secular symbols throughout the interior and exterior façade of the Sagrada Família. this massive structure to tell the story. of faith in Jesus Christ. To understand the unique character of the Sagrada Família and why it became a building designed like no other, it is important to know the background of the architect who led the journey of the monumental task of design and construction of the Sagrada Familia. Antoni Gaudi, a Spanish architect, was ahead of his time with innovation in architectural and spatial design of commercial and residential buildings and was considered a pioneer in his field during the latter part of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century, as the work indicates. history. Gaudi was influenced as a student by a romantic and symbolist concept of the Middle Ages as a golden age, which for him and other Spanish artists became a symbol of Catalonia's rising nationalism (Arnason and Mansfield 99) . Mo...... middle of paper ......tors who traveled from all over the world to see this creation of inexplicable proportions.Works CitedAlvarez, Francesc. Interiors of Barcelona. Barcelona. Loft Publications. 2001. Print. Arnason, H.H. and Elizabeth C. Mansfield. History of modern art: painting, sculpture, architecture, photography. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2010. Print. Crippa, Maria Antoinetta. Anthony Gaudi. Germany. Taschen. 2003. Print. Fargas, Albert. Symbology of the Temple of the Sagrada Família. Minorca. Triangular posts. Print.Burry, Mark, Joan Bassegoda I Nonell, Jordi Bonet I Armengol, Jan Molema, Claudi Alsina I Català, Josep Gómez Serrano, Jos Tomlow, Jordi Faulí I Oller, Jordi Coll I Grifoll, Ramon Espel I Rosell. Invisible Gaudi: completion of the Sagrada Familia. Berlin. Jovis. 2007. Print.