Yet, due to economic distress, it never took off completely. The vision was to create a fully functional residential property where the residents could enjoy being close to nature on Carmel Hill. It was the brainchild of Eusebi Guell, who wanted to create a housing development for the well-to-do families of Barcelona in the 1900s. Park Güell is the remnant of ambition that never came to fruition. It’s a sight to behold and you simply cannot miss it on your Gaudí Barcelona tour. It is also a UNESCO Heritage Site that recognises the immortal relevance of this architectural showpiece, which will continue to inspire and amaze generations to come. The elevated bell towers, extravagant facades, and eccentric interiors all sing the praises of God and the abundance of nature. It is the shining star of Gaudí’s Barcelona, being his ultimate work of art that will stand tall for centuries. You cannot visit Barcelona and not visit the Sagrada Familia! It’s the symbol of Barcelona across the world this epic church building is the icon of ambition and passion. You will be awestruck the moment you stand in front of the Sagrada Familia, the weirdly wonderful architecture with extreme detailing is bound to make your jaw drop! Why You Cannot Miss It Gaudí was inspired by Gothic and Byzantine cathedrals, and included iconography from both Christianity and nature. The monumental church is still is under construction and is likely to finish only in 2022, more than 140 years after the first foundation stone was laid. It is a grand architectural wonder designed by Gaudí, who was an ardent believer and wanted to create a place of worship that would be a testament to the glory of Christianity. The Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia is a church and was consecrated in 2010 by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. The Sagrada Familia is dedicated to the glory of Christ, and of the natural world. Barcelona is famous on the tourist map and a good chunk of this credit is attributed to Gaudi's mind-boggling architecture that has people swooning in delight! Going on a Gaudi Tour in Barcelona will give you a chance to relive his story, his unique ideology and eccentricity. In fact, the current construction of the Sagrada Familia is undertaken from the many models he made. He also approached execution differently and used 3D models instead of drawing plans. He was always motivated by creating grand structures and had a flair for the extravagant. The curves which are predominantly found in all his works are a tribute to the natural forms which are never found in straight lines. He also started leaning towards naturalist style and began taking inspiration from nature. In his later years, he started to veer towards exploring his own personal style which led to the evolution of the Catalan Modernisme. Through his architectural journey he was influenced by many styles including neo-Gothic, Catalan Medieval, Oriental and Islamic which he used blending in with his own style.
He was always evolving as an architect and pushing ideas that were radical for the times he lived in. If there was one term that could define Antoni Gaudí’s style it would be avant garde. His work inspired several other artists who transformed the entire Eixample area of Barcelona with their works. Gaudí kick-started the movement and is known for his unorthodox architectural elements and inspiration from nature. There was also a focus on applied arts and artistic work. This style was almost poetic and used a mix of construction material with textures and contrasts. The bourgeoisie class wanted to assert their culture and wanted their homes and buildings to reflect that. The Modernisme movement started as a response to the aftermath of the Industrial revolution. Gaudí pioneered the Modernisme movement in Catalonia in the 20th century.
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