The BIG Problem with Finishing the Sagrada Família

It is undoubtedly one of the most ambitious construction projects in Europe—perhaps even in the entire world. A monumental undertaking that has been ongoing for nearly 150 years. Its goal? Nothing less than building the tallest church in the world. Perhaps also the most spectacular, designed by a visionary architect. A masterpiece filled with secrets: for instance, it took nearly 130 years just to obtain a building permit. This monumental structure continues to make headlines to this day. I recently read an article stating that local residents' groups are still fighting to prevent the completion of its construction. For business inquiries please contact me on 👉 channel.looking.4@gmail.com 🔔 Subscribe for more megaprojects, engineering marvels, and record-breaking infrastructure. 📌 New in-depth videos every week on Looking 4. Written by: Guillaume Fournier Presented by: Théo Dudermel Cinematography & Lighting: Lucas Gorry @ivonis_studio Music: Alexandre Dudermel See you soon for the next episode. 00:00 Building the Tallest Church in the World 01:20 The Origins of the Sagrada Família 04:10 Inauguration of the Jesus Christ Tower 05:00 Antoni Gaudí's Vision for the Sagrada Família 07:22 The Beginning of Construction 08:40 An Extraordinary Construction Site 09:30 The Monumental Staircase Controversy 11:50 A Privately Funded Project 14:04 Inside the Sagrada Família 15:45 A Never-Ending Construction Site? For any copyright issues, please contact us before filing a claim with YouTube. Send us a message or email detailing your concerns, and we will ensure the matter is resolved promptly. All contact information can be found on our channel's "About" page. Please consider fair use before filing a claim. Thank you! © 2026 Looking 4 | All Rights Reserved.