History & Civilizations
As of 2024, how many years has Barcelona's Sagrada Família basilica been under construction?
Answer
142 years
Construction began in 1882, and architect Antoni Gaudí, asked about the glacial pace, reportedly quipped 'My client is not in a hurry.' It only received an official building permit from the city in 2019 — 137 years after work started.
Source: Basílica de la Sagrada Família; Smithsonian Magazine
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