The bell towers of Sagrada Familia with Sanctus inscription and golden statue

A detail of the Sagrada Familia bell towers shows the word Sanctus repeated vertically on the spire surfaces, a decorative element Gaudi inserted to glorify divine holiness. Between the two towers, a golden statue of blessing Christ stands on a walkway connecting the structures. The towers feature shutter-shaped openings allowing bells to spread their sound over the city. The stone of the towers, worked with the characteristic texture Gaudi loved, contrasts with the intense blue of the Catalan sky. This architectural detail exemplifies the fusion of acoustic functionality and religious symbolism that characterizes Gaudi's entire work.

Barcelona, Sagrada Familia, towers, Sanctus, statue, Gaudi, bell towers, Spain