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Gaudí's Dream Realized: Sagrada Família Crowned World's Tallest Church
Barcelona's Basílica de la Sagrada Família has officially claimed the title of the world's tallest church, a historic milestone for Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. The newly completed Tower of the Virgin Mary now stands at a record-breaking 162.91 meters, surpassing Germany's Ulm Minster. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in a construction journey spanning 140 years, embodying Gaudí's unique vision that fuses nature's geometry with divine inspiration.Funded exclusively by private donations and visitor fees, the project has persevered through civil war, the destruction of original plans, and evolving construction technologies. With its star-topped spire now defining Barcelona's skyline, the basilica continues its march toward a planned 2026 completion, honoring the centenary of its visionary architect's death and cementing its status as a global architectural pilgrimage site.
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