The renowned architect Antonio Gaudi took over the project in 1883, making it his magnum opus and the maximum exponent of Catalonian modernist architecture.
Initially, the temple was to be built in the Neo-gothic style, but when Gaudí took over the project he changed its design completely. Gaudí projected an innovation in the design, choosing different geometric shapes that he used in different construction elements, such as the pillars in the nave, the window openings, the arches and ceilings where, in turn, he used a proportion system of his own creation, which gives this monument, designated a World Heritage Site, the unique design and appearance we see today.
It is located in the Eixample district, one of the most well-known areas as this is where the majority of Barcelona's Art Nouveau works of art are located as well as being a high class residential area with many shops.
The Eixample district is divided in two, right and left (Eixample Derecho and Eixample Izquierdo) by the prestigious Paseo de Gracia, with which it is a very central district in which its points of interest can be visited on foot. Its shops include those of the big brand names, such as Coco Channel, Jean Paul Gautier, Burberry, etc.
On the other hand, it has unbeatable transport services, with several Metro stations, serving the L5 and L2 lines, as well the regional train services (FGC).