Sagrada Familia: Barcelona's Infamous Unfinished Church

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  • @megaprojects9649
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  • @pyeitme508

    @pyeitme508

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meh

  • @paktahn

    @paktahn

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @mustafaemad3614

    @mustafaemad3614

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @mugwump7049

    @mugwump7049

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even with the discount, those are still awfully expensive. No thanks.

  • @scaramanga54

    @scaramanga54

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m in uk how do I buy them

  • @heavypen
    @heavypen3 жыл бұрын

    "Infamous" is not an accurate description for the Basílica de la Sagrada Família. It is a labor of love, and a lovely place to visit, even in its incomplete form.

  • @AlfonsoPosada

    @AlfonsoPosada

    Жыл бұрын

    It's an opinion, accurate.

  • @SRFriso94
    @SRFriso943 жыл бұрын

    Let's face it, historically, a cathedral taking 150 years to be finished isn't that unusual. In fact, it might even be common. And I have been to the Sagrada Familia, it is a gorgeous piece of architechture, and seeing it completed will be a truly special event for everyone alive to witness it. The world's last cathedral under construction will be finished, and you don't have to be religious to see how extraordinary that is.

  • @machintelligence

    @machintelligence

    3 жыл бұрын

    I first visited the church in 1977 when only the nativity and eight apostle towers were finished. I was intrigued and asked when it might be finished. The answer was "give us 50 to 100 years." I returned four years ago and was amazed at the progress that had been made in 40 years. The completion will be at the early end of the estimate. As a non-religious biologist I love the building. You might want to look at the following article (especially the illustrations) geneticliteracyproject.org/2017/02/13/evolution-mind-termite-colonies-termites-models-human-brain/

  • @victorhuidobro8590

    @victorhuidobro8590

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not a cathedral, it's a basilica. A wonderful basilica of course.

  • @paoloviti6156

    @paoloviti6156

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just to make a comparison look at the Duomo Cathedral of Milan: the cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete: construction began in 1386, and the final details were completed in 1965! It could be well said quoting Gaudì that God was not in a hurry...

  • @angrymanspeaks

    @angrymanspeaks

    3 жыл бұрын

    I listend to people saying it didn't matter to them when Notre Dame was burning. I thought how soulless you must have to be to fail to recognize the great waste and loss. I also understand that with all of the problems that we are having, the Corona virus, climate change Etc, the production of lofty, great works of art and Architectural genius may seem petty but architectural genius, inspirational art is never petty and is always good for people's Souls. Perhaps just when they need some good for their souls.

  • @mbathroom1

    @mbathroom1

    3 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @thedayb4tomorrow
    @thedayb4tomorrow3 жыл бұрын

    There are two details I felt were really missing from this video: 1. How Gaudí used upside-down models made from strings and weights to have gravity do the statics calculations for his complex designs 2. That he died because he was hit by a tram and noone came to help because people thought he was a beggar.

  • @kevinkim26

    @kevinkim26

    3 жыл бұрын

    Number 1 was especially brilliant. I remember reading the brief passage of it in Dan Brown's Origin and I had to take a moment of pause to truly understand what Gaudi did, and when it "clicked", I was just blown away.

  • @cookingonthecheapcheap6921

    @cookingonthecheapcheap6921

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those facts make me care less. Really? The architect couldn't do the calculations of the building he was designing? The more I find out about the man the more it sounds like he was making it up as he went along. Not a good plan as an architect.

  • @cookingonthecheapcheap6921

    @cookingonthecheapcheap6921

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kevinkim26 lmao was that the pop up version or the large print version? Dan Browns books are just awful.

  • @thetruenolan6655

    @thetruenolan6655

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cookingonthecheapcheap6921 Modern architects do their calculations with digital computers which other people have designed and built. Gaudi did his calculations with an analog computer which he designed and built for himself a full half century before digital computers even existed. He was brilliant.

  • @jasonarthurs3885

    @jasonarthurs3885

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cookingonthecheapcheap6921 Gaudí found natural and logical solutions to issues at hand; that's what good engineers and designers do. They need the moment of 'I can't do this' to 'how can I do this' to exist. They need time to ideate. This is the essence of creativity. This moment is where we often find genius.

  • @pannyers
    @pannyers3 жыл бұрын

    Gaudi died because he was hit by a tram, he was on his way towards the building site. Not just because he was old...

  • @ninogaggi

    @ninogaggi

    3 жыл бұрын

    In fairness if he wasn’t old he might have dodged it😂

  • @machintelligence

    @machintelligence

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ninogaggi He was an active 73 year old (only a year older than me!) Not too old in my opinion.

  • @collinbrummund5925

    @collinbrummund5925

    3 жыл бұрын

    The worst part was he wasn't even recognized as the architect until it was too late to save him from his injuries

  • @jordif7310

    @jordif7310

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@collinbrummund5925 classism killed the man, capitalism did it again

  • @frodo322

    @frodo322

    3 жыл бұрын

    He wasn’t decrepit but he didn’t look after his appearance. When he was hit people thought he was just some street bum because of the clothes he was wearing.

  • @nannyg666
    @nannyg6663 жыл бұрын

    I visited in March of 2019 and despite having been lucky enough to visit dozens of European churches and most of its most famous cathedrals, I was blown away by the experience of standing in the interior of the Sagrada Familia. I am a lover of architecture, not a religious person and my reactions to visiting other cathedrals have always been mostly intellectual, not emotional. But here, I had to sit down at one point just to try to fully grasp what I was seeing and avoid weeping in public. I will make it a point to visit again, and perhaps again - hoping to live long enough to see it finished.

  • @darrylbutt2570

    @darrylbutt2570

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I am an atheist but I love visiting the cathedrals of Europe. Unbelievable buildings.

  • @theoyancey

    @theoyancey

    3 жыл бұрын

    weeping? lol Why?

  • @HarryNicNicholas

    @HarryNicNicholas

    2 жыл бұрын

    the religious don't seem to understand (or like) that anyone can be moved.

  • @alexandrejuve1305

    @alexandrejuve1305

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@theoyancey It can sound silly but it happen the same to me, I'm ether religious but standing in this church is something special.

  • @thesisypheanjournal1271
    @thesisypheanjournal12713 жыл бұрын

    Gaudi's death has been called "Barcelona's Shame." He was struck by a streetcar on the way to evening prayers. Because of his poverty and raggedness he was mistaken for a street person and taken to a charity hospital where he got substandard care. People believe that had he been recognized as their prized native son he'd have gotten care that could have saved his life. As a devout Christian, Gaudi himself is probably pleased with the lesson that we are to treat everybody as if we are dealing with Jesus Himself and give that person the care we'd give to the Messiah.

  • @srice8959

    @srice8959

    Жыл бұрын

    So Perfectly said

  • @normanchristie4524

    @normanchristie4524

    Ай бұрын

    Visited Barcelona twenty years ago, thankfully before the tourist hoards appeared. Visited all of Gaudi's wonderful buildings (got robbed by locals).

  • @Cervando
    @Cervando3 жыл бұрын

    I have seen it as a child, in my early 30s and 2 years ago when I was 56. Everytime it blew me away. The view from the top of the spires is amazing. What struck me the most on my last visit, the first time I saw it with the roof on, is the vast interior space and ow light and airy it was. The stained glass windows cast wonderful colours inside and even though I am an atheist, the place is special. All his buildings are glorious and worth visiting and in fact there are many beautiful buildings in Barcelona. I plan to retire there as the city captured my heart.

  • @chandanhd8394
    @chandanhd83943 жыл бұрын

    This guy has more youtube channels than blazers

  • @sandybarnes887

    @sandybarnes887

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nah. He only has like 11 channels 😆

  • @TrainerCTZ

    @TrainerCTZ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable, right?

  • @fidemclam

    @fidemclam

    3 жыл бұрын

    What are the names of the other channels so i can subscribe

  • @sandybarnes887

    @sandybarnes887

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fidemclam Business Blaze Mega Projects Side Projects Top Tenz Today I Found Out Biographics Geographics Highlight History Visual Politik EN The Brainfood Show The Simon Whistler Show I may have missed one

  • @fidemclam

    @fidemclam

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sandybarnes887 thank you cap

  • @Muthalicka44
    @Muthalicka443 жыл бұрын

    Been lucky enough to visit Barcelona a few times and each time it was amazing seeing the slow build of the Sagrada Familia It is by far the most stunning and beautiful building I've ever seen and the inside is as described in the video, an amazing forest of colour and shape that makes it the ultimate landmark to the one of the most wonderful cities in the world.

  • @Fuchswinter
    @Fuchswinter3 жыл бұрын

    A Historic megaproject: The Dome of Cologne. Took around 800 years, survived a war heavily damaged and now they’re doing archeological digs in the basement while the roof is getting more construction. (Also gives a great view of the city)

  • @donatodiniccolodibettobardi842

    @donatodiniccolodibettobardi842

    3 жыл бұрын

    Magnificient building.

  • @robertenglehardt9706
    @robertenglehardt9706 Жыл бұрын

    I was there a few weeks ago visiting my daughter studying there for a semester and living beside the Sagrada. It is far more astounding in person. Even the locals seem to look up like tourists when they walk by. It is so huge but right there where you brush against it on the sidewalk- looks like cut out and pasted there. Something like this will never be built ever again which is sad- beauty for the sake of beauty has been lost it seems. I wish I could thank all of Barcelona for so much kindness to shown to my daughter during her time there-and how patient everyone was to me when my daughter wasn’t there to translate! I saw so many acts of kindness in that city- the feeling of community was very strong in the area around Sagrada- a beautiful place and wonderful people. A great place to visit.

  • @willi-fg2dh
    @willi-fg2dh3 жыл бұрын

    it's not an unfinished church . . . it's a work of art in progress!

  • @hakmanp.8702
    @hakmanp.87023 жыл бұрын

    I gotta say .. that I didn't visit the inside but when I got out of the metro and looked back and saw one of the towers .. it was just breath taking.. and the more you looked at it the more details you would find ..

  • @jvillan94
    @jvillan943 жыл бұрын

    I was lucky enough to visit this last year and the interior was breathtaking. One side has cool-tone stained glass and the other had warm-tones, creating a beautiful spectacle inside.

  • @andrewc6602
    @andrewc66023 жыл бұрын

    May I suggest Mont-Saint-Michel, truly a MEGA Project. I've been there twice and I still can't comprehend it.

  • @alarictheredboi276yearsago4

    @alarictheredboi276yearsago4

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen the mont once from a distance. It is absolutely mind blowing.

  • @FrankyPi
    @FrankyPi3 жыл бұрын

    I visited in 2016 and it was magnificent. Nothing like it really. Gaudi was a magician.

  • @poonoi1968

    @poonoi1968

    3 жыл бұрын

    Magic only exist in the realm of fiction, forever apart from the realm of reality where things actually exist for real. I too have Seen Gaudis arcitechture. It is stunning and makes Barcelona stand out like no place else. But magician he was not. Nobody ever was, not ever. Good for him that he didn't live to see religion for the aquired mental dissorder it is.

  • @FrankyPi

    @FrankyPi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@poonoi1968 Dude, it's a figure of speech, don't take things too literally.

  • @poonoi1968

    @poonoi1968

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FrankyPi you're right, it was obviously not your point. Gaudis buildings is amazing indeed. Happy I got to see. Beautiful.

  • @ignitionfrn2223
    @ignitionfrn22233 жыл бұрын

    2:55 - Chapter 1 - Origins 4:40 - Chapter 2 - New architect, new design 6:15 - Chapter 3 - Early construction 9:05 - Chapter 4 - The ensuing years 12:30 - Chapter 5 - What does the future hold ? 13:40 - Chapter 6 - Architecture as ever changing art

  • @leonleeds534
    @leonleeds5343 жыл бұрын

    My favourite building in my favourite city, can't wait to get back to Barcelona. Thanks for doing an episode on this.

  • @turin5675
    @turin56753 жыл бұрын

    I loved every of Gaudí's buildings that I visited while in Barcelona. That man was a genius.

  • @lordpete

    @lordpete

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here, they are all so unique!

  • @thesuncollective1475

    @thesuncollective1475

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too...the park is cool...when will the finish? Maybe leave it like Beethoven's symphony!

  • @tempo1530

    @tempo1530

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree whith you and not only as a Catalan. Also your Tolkien picture

  • @turin5675

    @turin5675

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lordpete They seemed different, yet practical at the same time. I really want to go back there, this time as an adult.

  • @turin5675

    @turin5675

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thesuncollective1475 The park has some marvelous spots... really adds to the city

  • @stevedietrich8936
    @stevedietrich89363 жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure of visiting Barcelona last Fall. La Sagrada Familia is without a doubt the most extraordinary construction that I have ever seen. You see people standing outside, staring upwards, pointing here and pointing there, trying to soak it all in. As magnificent as the exterior is, the interior is a delight itself. Soaring tree-like columns, vaulted ceilings, orangish light streaming in through the west facing stained glass. The building is unlike anything else.

  • @thejudgmentalcat
    @thejudgmentalcat3 жыл бұрын

    I really wish I had traveled when I was younger...Spain, Italy, Germany and France would have been special destinations. I can't travel now (physical challenges) so I can at least enjoy some highlights on this channel and others. Thank you, Simon! ❤

  • @txellblanxer9060

    @txellblanxer9060

    3 жыл бұрын

    Most of the metro station and public buses are adapted for wheelchairs, and have elevators. People is nice. I was surprised traveling around Europe how adapted Barcelona was

  • @hanzup4117
    @hanzup41173 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful building. I'd love to see it one day.

  • @markrowland1366
    @markrowland13663 жыл бұрын

    Some cathedrals stood unfinished for hundreds of years. The Notradame de Paris, is waiting on its two spires.

  • @Mr.Peetersen

    @Mr.Peetersen

    2 жыл бұрын

    They have the money to finish the spires now

  • @j.m.b5441
    @j.m.b54413 жыл бұрын

    I've visited the Sagrada Familia, 2 years ago, I'm still in awe!

  • @canadaehxplained77
    @canadaehxplained773 жыл бұрын

    The neatest part of La Sagrada Familia is the fact that walking around the incredible construction site is a shared memory by millions spread over generations - but once it's finished; it's almost as if the 'seeing it done' era will begin..

  • @johnhobson9165
    @johnhobson91653 жыл бұрын

    In Florence, Tuscany, the basilica of San Lorenzo was a pet project of Lorenzo de Medici. It was unfinished when he died in 1492, and construction has not resumed on it. That's over 500 years.

  • @bradleymcdaniel7915
    @bradleymcdaniel79153 жыл бұрын

    La Sagrada Familia is a wonderful piece of Catalonian, Spanish, Catholic, and Architectural history! If you go to Barcelona, buy the tickets, wait in line, and go inside. It is one of the most breathtaking things I have ever seen!

  • @larryowsowitz2274
    @larryowsowitz22743 жыл бұрын

    I visited the Sagrada Familia two years ago. It’s enormous but the real joy comes from the interior. Pictures cannot do it justice.

  • @xaviergratacosrodriguez9568
    @xaviergratacosrodriguez95682 жыл бұрын

    Construction of Notre Dame of Paris lasted from 1163 to 1363. Can you imagine someone visiting Notre Dame during his construction in 1250 for example and saying "This construction is very slow, it is rubbish. We have to stop the work because the original architect has died". Fortunately for humanity these stupid things are only said today.

  • @ryantruax4635
    @ryantruax46353 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, the Sagrada Familia is the most beautiful structure in the world. The lines and the way it infuses nature with architecture is simply awe inspiring. Seeing it in person is a must.

  • @matthewdopler8997

    @matthewdopler8997

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you go to Rome, should check out the churches there. Italy has some really amazing art.

  • @javierslytherin9898

    @javierslytherin9898

    Жыл бұрын

    @@matthewdopler8997 They are not unique anymore. Also Rome and Italy is full of ruins...

  • @billtreusch
    @billtreusch3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Been an admirer of Antonio Gaudi for centuries.

  • @tomtomt
    @tomtomt3 жыл бұрын

    I lived for years one minute away from Sagrada Familia (still do), never heard anyone complaining about the noise of the construction. On the other hand there have been a lot of complaints about mass tourism that turns beautiful historic shops into cheap souvenir ones. Be aware that I have nothing against tourism, I'm a tourist myself sometimes, it's just the numbers that overwhelm. Don't buy in crappy souvenir shops please. Anywhere.

  • @auradb1140

    @auradb1140

    Жыл бұрын

    Toda la razón 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌

  • @Kadeo-ms6qw
    @Kadeo-ms6qw3 жыл бұрын

    Helps attract millions of tourists to the city. Barcelona’s government “ yeah you owe us £36 million”

  • @cookingonthecheapcheap6921

    @cookingonthecheapcheap6921

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bleeds miilions of dollars in funding and then they got sick of picking up the bill for the church. Because it is useless and it looks like something a friend of mine designed when he was doing Architecture at uni. Just because you're the first to do a style, doesn't always mean you should do it that way.

  • @Kadeo-ms6qw

    @Kadeo-ms6qw

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cookingonthecheapcheap6921 you do realize the church doesn’t pay for it and never has it’s always been privately funded

  • @AshrakAhmed

    @AshrakAhmed

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Kadeo-ms6qw So why those private funds don't pay off the money they owe to the city?

  • @Kadeo-ms6qw

    @Kadeo-ms6qw

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AshrakAhmed they literally are don’t say things if you don’t know anything about them

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    You may mean “the local Mafia.” That’s what all governments are. _“Successful systems attract parasites.”_ - Dickson Despommier.

  • @RavenerAlpha
    @RavenerAlpha3 жыл бұрын

    Like a few others down here in the comments, I do not consider myself a religious individual, but that is quite the beautiful church.

  • @Russo-Delenda-Est
    @Russo-Delenda-Est3 жыл бұрын

    It's the most impressive and beautiful building I've ever seen in my life. I couldn't get inside because it was closed for construction while I was there, but even just standing at it's base is awe inspiring. Especially at night when its spires are illuminated, enormous grey towers disappearing into the sky.

  • @stevenkarnisky411
    @stevenkarnisky4113 жыл бұрын

    I have visited many wonderful churches and cathedrals. This is the only one I was excited to visit for a second time! The light, color and textures of the interior transcend beauty in ways I cannot describe. The facades draw the eye and lead it ever higher, as all churches attempt to do. Though I am no longer very religious, the sum of the parts of this place are greater than the whole. I would love to sit quietly without thousands of other tourists and let the building speak to me! I have not seen every church and building in the world, but I would not quibble with anyone who says this is the most beautiful.

  • @EvenWaysMusic
    @EvenWaysMusic3 жыл бұрын

    I remember seeing it in 2010. Good to know it's still not finished yet

  • @harlequin2584
    @harlequin25843 жыл бұрын

    Sagrada Familia: I gonna take over 140 years to get finished. Cologne Cathedral: Pathetic.

  • @erika002

    @erika002

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great Wall of China: bruh, I was made in a span of 2000 years

  • @miliba

    @miliba

    3 жыл бұрын

    Berlin airport: nein nein nein

  • @erika002

    @erika002

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@miliba oh yes of course BER, probably wont finish until 40,000 years

  • @mbathroom1

    @mbathroom1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @C152SharjilJafri-hd5tq

    @C152SharjilJafri-hd5tq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@miliba California State high speed train: Hahahahahahahaha.

  • @ashtonturner2862
    @ashtonturner28623 жыл бұрын

    I visited the Sagrada Familia summer of 2019. It was absolutely breath taking. It's a an absolutely beautiful cathedral and I hope they finish it.

  • @anarchyantz1564
    @anarchyantz15643 жыл бұрын

    Megaproject Suggestion. Longest deep bore ice core in Antarctica. Took years, loads of drama with it and they found some cool stuff like a fresh water lake under the ice containing previously unknown lifeforms. Would go Well with the other hole projects that are popular Speaking of deep holes, how about the Kidd Mine as well?

  • @jaybeemhardscrote7466

    @jaybeemhardscrote7466

    3 жыл бұрын

    Second this.

  • @jaybeemhardscrote7466

    @jaybeemhardscrote7466

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean Simon did a video on a Bore hole before, but this is an ice whole!

  • @TrainerCTZ

    @TrainerCTZ

    3 жыл бұрын

    I took a dump in that hole and never heard it splash down! Huge.

  • @omegalightning5715

    @omegalightning5715

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've suggested Kidd Mine before

  • @anarchyantz1564

    @anarchyantz1564

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@omegalightning5715 We need to keep pushing for the dives into these deep holes!

  • @Tomyironmane
    @Tomyironmane3 жыл бұрын

    Well, seeing as Notre Dame de Paris took 180 years to complete... they're making pretty good time. It takes time and dedication to make something that unique and impressive.

  • @MrRandomcommentguy
    @MrRandomcommentguy3 жыл бұрын

    137 years of construction is a very long time, but back in the day it wasn't unusual for gothic cathedrals to take at least 50 years, and often longer, to build.

  • @PiousMoltar

    @PiousMoltar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed, the existing cathedral in Barcelona took 150 years to build, for example. Although one could argue it actually took 600 years, since it wasn't until 1913 that it was completely done.

  • @fartvader84yearsago8
    @fartvader84yearsago83 жыл бұрын

    I visited La sagrada familia in 2001. I was 12 at the time, imagine my face watching all that weird beauty. I was stunned.

  • @user-zz8ds8or3k
    @user-zz8ds8or3k3 ай бұрын

    How interesting: a documentary about a building that someday will be considered as a masterpiece on par with Notre-Dame in Paris, preceded by an advertisement for sneakers that will be forgotten in a few years, maybe with the exception of those who wore them: eternity vs. transience ...

  • @bvp794
    @bvp7943 жыл бұрын

    This is the most beautiful man made thing ive ever seen. Videos will not do it justice.

  • @sirfer6969
    @sirfer69695 ай бұрын

    La Sagrada Familia is one of the most beautiful buildings to ever be conceived let alone built

  • @corkycobon1481
    @corkycobon14813 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my bucket list items as well as Neuschwanstein in Germany.

  • @christophermerlot3366

    @christophermerlot3366

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been to both--both well worth it.

  • @Jrhoney

    @Jrhoney

    3 жыл бұрын

    They're both definitely worth it

  • @crazyson6153

    @crazyson6153

    3 жыл бұрын

    You might want to visit before Allahu Akbar kaboomers show up

  • @--enyo--

    @--enyo--

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see a video on Neuschwanstein. Whether this channel, Side Projects, or Geographics.

  • @dialaskisel5929
    @dialaskisel59293 жыл бұрын

    A monument to art and human creativity at its most brilliant. I hope I can see it in person before I die.

  • @Ckom-Tunes
    @Ckom-Tunes3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever seen! Photographs cannot begin to do it justice!

  • @CodyRushDriving
    @CodyRushDriving3 жыл бұрын

    Also known as the building least conducive to being built in Minecraft.

  • @pseudonayme7717

    @pseudonayme7717

    3 жыл бұрын

    Minecraft players :- Challenge accepted!😁

  • @rickbloke17CR

    @rickbloke17CR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unless you use the "Chisel and bits" mod but then it would take ages!

  • @_peepee_

    @_peepee_

    3 жыл бұрын

    dont try me, i might do it

  • @nathanbulla1
    @nathanbulla13 жыл бұрын

    YAY HE DID IT!! Thank youuuuuuu!

  • @ElsenyoPol
    @ElsenyoPol3 жыл бұрын

    If I had to pick one contribution we Catalans have made to the world, I would pick this magnificent building and work of art. La Sagrada Familia is a project that involved not only Gaudí, or the architects that followed him, it is a project that touches each and every Catalan soul. Standing in front of Sagrada Familia’s gates, you get a glimpse of what Catalonia is, the four bars of our national flag, carefully integrated into the basilica’s emblem, the anagram “JMJ” ; Jesús, Maria i Josep (Jesus, Mary and Joseph).

  • @bimblinghill
    @bimblinghill3 жыл бұрын

    In '97 I was studying architecture & were given a tour of the construction. We went into the sculpture workshops and up the scaffolding to the roof. It was fantastic. They were really cracking on then; amazing that they're still going 23 years on!

  • @apeiceofgarbage9848
    @apeiceofgarbage98483 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video, thanks Simon 🤙👏

  • @arthursanfilippo3756
    @arthursanfilippo37563 жыл бұрын

    Bravo! I did my thesis paper on Gaudi in Architecture school and rank him as one of the most creative architectural talents of all time. Very informative, but if you ever edit this episode it would be of great interest to your viewers to explain a little how Gaudi used string and small weights to help inform the way loading would affect his uncommon architectural style.

  • @gaius_enceladus
    @gaius_enceladus3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! I first saw the cathedral during the coverage of the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 and was immediately amazed by it! A stunning cathedral like no other!

  • @tnewman43
    @tnewman433 жыл бұрын

    A worthy mega project! Thank you for doing a video on this.

  • @semiramis47
    @semiramis473 жыл бұрын

    Love your delivery on your various projects... also a great pitchman for your sponsors

  • @theshadowman1398
    @theshadowman13983 жыл бұрын

    Have seen it 14 years ego when only the entrances were completed. The architecture is gorgeous

  • @earlyriser8998
    @earlyriser89983 жыл бұрын

    Well written piece. I have seen the church, before the interior was completed, and the feeling of awe and wonder, is amazing. The finished interior looks stunning.

  • @richardrejmer8721
    @richardrejmer87213 жыл бұрын

    I am an Australian . . .. and 100% atheist. . So churches (as a place of worship) mean nothing to me. . BUT!!!. . . But! I have been lucky enough to go to Barcelona several times over the past 30 years and every time I go back there, I ALWAYS revisit the Sagrada Familia. It is a MAGNIFICENT and amazing building. it has been so wonderful to see the changes as the construction has progressed over the years I have been visiting it. When I first went there, much of what is now the interior, was still open to the sky and there were no windows anywhere. It is now fully enclosed and most of the visually stunning and unique glass windows are in place which adds another dimension of colour to an already mind-boggling structure. The building and architecture inspires me and intrigues me in every way. . . .It has a strange beauty. I don't need to see a religious meaning or message in the building to be able to appreciate the design and structure. . Just the beauty and unique qualities that Gaudi designed are enough to charm me without invoking any religious meaning. (for me) In fact, all of the Gaudi buildings I have seen have brought me joy and interest. . . . He was a genius. Strange man. . . But still a genius.

  • @bicyclist2
    @bicyclist23 жыл бұрын

    Thankfully I've had the privilege of going to Europe in 1990. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to go to Spain. I did get to go to Paris and Rome. This cathedral looks as impressive as anything in Paris or any other European city. I hope to have the chance to see it in person some day. Thank you.

  • @christophermerlot3366
    @christophermerlot33663 жыл бұрын

    It's the most beautiful church I've ever set foot in. St. Chappelle in Paris being a close second.

  • @mbathroom1

    @mbathroom1

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's nowhere near the most beautiful

  • @LailandiAdventures

    @LailandiAdventures

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful is not the word I would use to describe it. Striking yes. But each to their own.

  • @mikekristin7201

    @mikekristin7201

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have been to LSF but the church in Prague castle crushes it. I was under construction from 980ad and was finished in 1929. The best thing I saw in Barcelona was by far the Roman domus under the street. No signs nothing just stumbled in and saw Roman homes from 54bc while looking up at the street. Crazy crazy cool

  • @mbathroom1

    @mbathroom1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mikekristin7201 I just saw that church in Prague as well this summer So friggin impressive

  • @mikekristin7201

    @mikekristin7201

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mbathroom1 the fact that their solution to oh crap we built the church too big and it's leaning is build a bigger church to hold it up all while being invaded their entire existence lol crazy

  • @Reddotzebra
    @Reddotzebra3 жыл бұрын

    This has been on my bucket list since I first saw pictures of it. I am not a religious man but I'd still rate the interior as the most beautiful church I have ever become aware existed.

  • @mugwump7049
    @mugwump70493 жыл бұрын

    Visited it when I was a kid some 35ish years ago, it was mindblowing. I would love to visit it again to see the progress.

  • @bardleyb9053
    @bardleyb90533 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @CLJW13
    @CLJW133 жыл бұрын

    "My feet are once again warm" Simon says as he lights an ad money fire under his feet to keep his feet warm 😝 just messing. Love the videos on all the channels. Thank you for keeping me entertained.

  • @danielpolo365
    @danielpolo3653 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks from Barcelona

  • @rtqii
    @rtqii Жыл бұрын

    There is one in New York that has been under construction for over 100 years. At one point there was a shortage of stone masons and work progress, while it continued, was greatly scaled back. There have also been design changes, money shortages, etc.. It is known as "The Unfinished" Cathedral of St John.

  • @jordanwilliams9300
    @jordanwilliams93003 жыл бұрын

    I love the Sagrada Familia! Thanks for making this one.

  • @blackvic5157
    @blackvic51573 жыл бұрын

    Well done, sir. Very well done. Thank you.

  • @charlierice5756
    @charlierice5756 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been to Barcelona twice while I was in the Army. All of Gaudi’s work is amazing, but Sagrada is stunning. I would love to see it again.

  • @thanksfernuthin
    @thanksfernuthin3 жыл бұрын

    That is a magnificent structure. I've never heard of it before. Good job!

  • @ONEDVSDVIT
    @ONEDVSDVIT3 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. I did ask for this a couple weeks ago... thanks Simon

  • @sjdtmv
    @sjdtmv3 жыл бұрын

    I have been and seen this church, well worth the visit

  • @UrbanSexyMan
    @UrbanSexyMan3 жыл бұрын

    actual video starts @1:50, ya'll welcome

  • @macallen834
    @macallen8343 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that church is unbelievably beautiful!

  • @chrisdenisco2865
    @chrisdenisco28652 жыл бұрын

    Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Barcelona.

  • @RonLaws
    @RonLaws3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not a religious man, but I do love a good bit of artistic architecture.

  • @kevineckelkamp

    @kevineckelkamp

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea I'll never be catholic but i think some of their buildings are beautiful, namely this one since they claim it.

  • @cookingonthecheapcheap6921

    @cookingonthecheapcheap6921

    3 жыл бұрын

    I tend to save the title "good architecture" for useful and imaginative works. This is neither.

  • @kluhnahgoh5911

    @kluhnahgoh5911

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Cooking on the Cheap Cheap You must be fun at parties

  • @archstanton6102

    @archstanton6102

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cookingonthecheapcheap6921 Why is it not imaginative? As for being useful - it provides a focus and place of worship for those who are religious. (I am an atheist). It brings in thousands of Euros from tourists every year, also useful.

  • @omegalightning5715

    @omegalightning5715

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@archstanton6102 very good point.

  • @JamesAllredWriter
    @JamesAllredWriter3 жыл бұрын

    I think one of the megaprojects you should consider is the snowy Mountain Scheme from the Australia area known as snowy it was a major project that took an extended period to construct involving construction both inside and outside of mountains it was a series of things that would provide hydroelectric power and water for irrigation.

  • @haydnneal1
    @haydnneal13 жыл бұрын

    Well done simon amazing

  • @harsarligan6665
    @harsarligan66653 жыл бұрын

    The most beautiful building off all time

  • @Chrisyork1989
    @Chrisyork19893 жыл бұрын

    Few things bring me as much joy as seeing Simon get to be more like Simon in videos outside of Business Blaze! Soon enough I’m only going to be subscribed to Simon Whistler channels!

  • @SouthernArtist77
    @SouthernArtist777 ай бұрын

    Gaudi was a genius and the cathedral is absolutely beautiful.

  • @Andres66Cali
    @Andres66Cali3 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps one of the best videos on KZread!

  • @Scitch87
    @Scitch873 жыл бұрын

    I would love for you to make a similar video about the "Cathedral" being built by Justo Gallego Martínez.

  • @brunobegic3841
    @brunobegic38412 жыл бұрын

    I've been to many countries and seen many amazing structures but this is by far the most extraordinary piece of architecture I've ever seen. Nothing comes close. Seeing the Eiffel tower afterwards makes you feel like "meh, nothing special"

  • @GG42069
    @GG420693 жыл бұрын

    Those Vessi's do look pretty stylish though, now I want some.

  • @--enyo--

    @--enyo--

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing, but then went to the site and sadly even with the discount they're a fair way out of my price range.

  • @tomvandijk9706
    @tomvandijk97063 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever thought of making a video about the Noord/Zuid-Lijn in Amsterdam, it’s a metroline with quite an interesting story

  • @mrparts
    @mrparts2 жыл бұрын

    I have been lucky to visit this church three times in the span of 20 years. The amount of progress made is amazing. The interior is magnificent now.

  • @darrenbishop92
    @darrenbishop923 жыл бұрын

    Coolest building I’ve ever seen!

  • @saraviegas2141
    @saraviegas21413 жыл бұрын

    Been to Barcelona twice and never got to see it, I guess i need to go back a third time

  • @stevedietrich8936

    @stevedietrich8936

    3 жыл бұрын

    When you go, take an extra day and visit Tossa de mar and Girona (where many scenes of Game of Thrones were filmed), two medieval walled cities with beautiful scenery. About one hour east of Barcelona.

  • @darrellshoub7527
    @darrellshoub75273 жыл бұрын

    so happy you did this i love gaudi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @redactedsapien9090
    @redactedsapien90903 жыл бұрын

    YAAAAAY i mentioned this in the comments of another video, thanks Simon 😀👍

  • @LynnHermione
    @LynnHermione3 жыл бұрын

    It's not infamous. It's a masterpiece and not supposed to be finished.

  • @patricksanders858
    @patricksanders8583 жыл бұрын

    Tickets are timed so you DO NOT have to wait too long. The parc across the street affords fantastic views of the nativity and the passion. Bring binoculars for best viewing, inside and outside!

  • @barron204
    @barron2043 жыл бұрын

    Been there. Awesome.

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis94493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @4beats56
    @4beats563 жыл бұрын

    If you get a chance to visit you will not be disappointed. Absolutely awesome architecture.