Vatican City, Dec 4, 2011 / 16:24 pm
An exhibition exploring the art, science and spirituality of Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia Basilica is proving to be a popular winter attraction for visitors to the Vatican.
“The exhibition is so beautifully done,” said Fr. Anthony Kelly visiting from Melbourne, Australia.
“The church itself is an incredible exercise of imagination and the exhibit uses space incredibly well. It really captures the imagination I think,” he told CNA on Dec. 2.
The Basilica of La Sagrada Familia—which is Catalan for “The Holy Family”—is the creation of the Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). His innovative blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau styling that comes to life in the basilica is regarded as one of the modern architectural wonders of the world.
Still under construction, the church was finally consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI in Nov. 2010.