How many years has the Sagrada Família been under construction?
History medium Data from 2025
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The answer
143 years
Roughly 143.
Construction began in 1882 and is still going — over 140 years. Gaudí worked on it for 43 years and is buried in the crypt. It is funded entirely by donations and ticket sales, which is a large part of why it has taken so long.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Junta Constructora del Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2025 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | years |
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