Sagrada Familia: Barcelona's Infamous Unfinished Church
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2020
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Please make a video about Bar Lev Line, costing around $300 million in 1973.
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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.
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/
It's not a cathedral, it's a basilica. A wonderful basilica of course.
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...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
@@kevinkim26 lmao was that the pop up version or the large print version? Dan Browns books are just awful.
@@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.
@@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.
"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.
It's an opinion, accurate.
Gaudi died because he was hit by a tram, he was on his way towards the building site. Not just because he was old...
In fairness if he wasn’t old he might have dodged it😂
@@ninogaggi He was an active 73 year old (only a year older than me!) Not too old in my opinion.
The worst part was he wasn't even recognized as the architect until it was too late to save him from his injuries
@@collinbrummund5925 classism killed the man, capitalism did it again
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.
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.
Agreed. I am an atheist but I love visiting the cathedrals of Europe. Unbelievable buildings.
weeping? lol Why?
the religious don't seem to understand (or like) that anyone can be moved.
@@theoyancey It can sound silly but it happen the same to me, I'm ether religious but standing in this church is something special.
This guy has more youtube channels than blazers
Nah. He only has like 11 channels 😆
Unbelievable, right?
What are the names of the other channels so i can subscribe
@@fidemclam
Business Blaze
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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.
So Perfectly said
Visited Barcelona twenty years ago, thankfully before the tourist hoards appeared. Visited all of Gaudi's wonderful buildings (got robbed by locals).
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.
it's not an unfinished church . . . it's a work of art in progress!
I loved every of Gaudí's buildings that I visited while in Barcelona. That man was a genius.
Same here, they are all so unique!
Me too...the park is cool...when will the finish? Maybe leave it like Beethoven's symphony!
I totally agree whith you and not only as a Catalan.
Also your Tolkien picture
@@lordpete They seemed different, yet practical at the same time. I really want to go back there, this time as an adult.
@@thesuncollective1475 The park has some marvelous spots... really adds to the city
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.
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.
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)
Magnificient building.
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 ..
My favourite building in my favourite city, can't wait to get back to Barcelona. Thanks for doing an episode on this.
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.
May I suggest Mont-Saint-Michel, truly a MEGA Project. I've been there twice and I still can't comprehend it.
I’ve seen the mont once from a distance. It is absolutely mind blowing.
I visited in 2016 and it was magnificent. Nothing like it really. Gaudi was a magician.
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.
@@poonoi1968 Dude, it's a figure of speech, don't take things too literally.
@@FrankyPi you're right, it was obviously not your point. Gaudis buildings is amazing indeed. Happy I got to see. Beautiful.
What a beautiful building. I'd love to see it one day.
Some cathedrals stood unfinished for hundreds of years. The Notradame de Paris, is waiting on its two spires.
They have the money to finish the spires now
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
Helps attract millions of tourists to the city. Barcelona’s government “ yeah you owe us £36 million”
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.
@@cookingonthecheapcheap6921 you do realize the church doesn’t pay for it and never has it’s always been privately funded
@@Kadeo-ms6qw So why those private funds don't pay off the money they owe to the city?
@@AshrakAhmed they literally are don’t say things if you don’t know anything about them
You may mean “the local Mafia.” That’s what all governments are.
_“Successful systems attract parasites.”_
- Dickson Despommier.
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.
If you go to Rome, should check out the churches there. Italy has some really amazing art.
@@matthewdopler8997 They are not unique anymore. Also Rome and Italy is full of ruins...
I've visited the Sagrada Familia, 2 years ago, I'm still in awe!
This is one of my bucket list items as well as Neuschwanstein in Germany.
I've been to both--both well worth it.
They're both definitely worth it
You might want to visit before Allahu Akbar kaboomers show up
I'd like to see a video on Neuschwanstein. Whether this channel, Side Projects, or Geographics.
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.
Also known as the building least conducive to being built in Minecraft.
Minecraft players :- Challenge accepted!😁
Unless you use the "Chisel and bits" mod but then it would take ages!
dont try me, i might do it
Sagrada Familia: I gonna take over 140 years to get finished.
Cologne Cathedral: Pathetic.
Great Wall of China: bruh, I was made in a span of 2000 years
Berlin airport: nein nein nein
@@miliba oh yes of course BER, probably wont finish until 40,000 years
Lol
@@miliba California State high speed train: Hahahahahahahaha.
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! ❤
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
Awesome! Been an admirer of Antonio Gaudi for centuries.
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?
Second this.
I mean Simon did a video on a Bore hole before, but this is an ice whole!
I took a dump in that hole and never heard it splash down! Huge.
I've suggested Kidd Mine before
@@omegalightning5715 We need to keep pushing for the dives into these deep holes!
Like a few others down here in the comments, I do not consider myself a religious individual, but that is quite the beautiful church.
YAY HE DID IT!! Thank youuuuuuu!
I visited the Sagrada Familia two years ago. It’s enormous but the real joy comes from the interior. Pictures cannot do it justice.
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.
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..
I remember seeing it in 2010. Good to know it's still not finished yet
This is the most beautiful man made thing ive ever seen. Videos will not do it justice.
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.
It's the most beautiful church I've ever set foot in. St. Chappelle in Paris being a close second.
It's nowhere near the most beautiful
Beautiful is not the word I would use to describe it. Striking yes. But each to their own.
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
@@mikekristin7201 I just saw that church in Prague as well this summer
So friggin impressive
@@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
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.
Toda la razón 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌
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.
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.
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!
What a wonderful video, thanks Simon 🤙👏
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.
A worthy mega project! Thank you for doing a video on this.
A monument to art and human creativity at its most brilliant. I hope I can see it in person before I die.
Great video. Thank you!
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.
Love your delivery on your various projects... also a great pitchman for your sponsors
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.
actual video starts @1:50, ya'll welcome
La Sagrada Familia is one of the most beautiful buildings to ever be conceived let alone built
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.
Well done, sir. Very well done. Thank you.
Great video, thanks from Barcelona
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.
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!
One of the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever seen! Photographs cannot begin to do it justice!
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!
I love the Sagrada Familia! Thanks for making this one.
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.
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.
I visited La sagrada familia in 2001. I was 12 at the time, imagine my face watching all that weird beauty. I was stunned.
Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Barcelona.
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 ...
Well done simon amazing
Wow, that church is unbelievably beautiful!
I'm not a religious man, but I do love a good bit of artistic architecture.
Yea I'll never be catholic but i think some of their buildings are beautiful, namely this one since they claim it.
I tend to save the title "good architecture" for useful and imaginative works. This is neither.
@Cooking on the Cheap Cheap
You must be fun at parties
@@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.
@@archstanton6102 very good point.
I have been and seen this church, well worth the visit
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.
That is a magnificent structure. I've never heard of it before. Good job!
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!
Been to Barcelona twice and never got to see it, I guess i need to go back a third time
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.
so happy you did this i love gaudi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you
I am addicted to your channels dude.
Have seen it 14 years ego when only the entrances were completed. The architecture is gorgeous
Perhaps one of the best videos on UA-cam!
Been there. Awesome.
Those Vessi's do look pretty stylish though, now I want some.
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.
Trust local government to cry about a building perminit from a time when you didn't need one.
They settled the issue last year, for 4 Million euros payed by the Catholic Church. That amount can only be used for projects to mitigate the impact of the visitors to the city.
It was a populist move from the current Barcelona government (Left party, anything against catholic religion gains votes for them).
In fact, the permit was asked for before starting the construction, with all needed documentation, but the government of that time never answered. The common law here when asking to a public entity is "no answer means positive answer" , so they just keept building.
_“Successful systems attract parasites.”_
- Dickson Despommier.
Regardless of religion, the Sagrada Familia is a truly stunning building!! It’s also where I asked my beautiful Wife to marry me ☺️
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.
"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.
Oh wow. I did ask for this a couple weeks ago... thanks Simon
Coolest building I’ve ever seen!
A-10 thunderbolt vid would be cool
It's not infamous. It's a masterpiece and not supposed to be finished.
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.
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.
YAAAAAY i mentioned this in the comments of another video, thanks Simon 😀👍
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.
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).
Megaprojects suggestion: The Great Reset
This!!!!! Many are awake and aware, keep spreading the word. I presume/hope you are familiar with the Corbett Report?
@@latin_girlbeeech2003 Yes, i am!
Are you talking about the “great rest” the moron Trudeau was yapping about back couple months ago??
Such a beautiful horizon...
How about a video on the Arecibo observatory. I just heard that they have to demolish it for safety.
Great idea. Just watched Scott Manley's video about it's impending demise. A real shame
Yep, sadly it is deteriorating due to neglected maintenance ( it's Puerto Rico) & climate effects. Likely the technology is dated anyway, but sad nevertheless.
@@jerrystephenson1172 Actually a single tether ripped out and caused a minor partial collapse that can't be repaired in a safe manner. Leaving no choice but to dismantle. Just check out the Scott Manley video that bimblinghill mentioned.
@@jerrystephenson1172, its technology isn’t “dated.” It’s been periodically updated and upgraded. At the time of its breakdown it could do stuff no other astronomical observatory can do yet.
I would love for you to make a similar video about the "Cathedral" being built by Justo Gallego Martínez.
The most beautiful building off all time