Map of the Sagrada Familia
The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia follows a Latin cross floor plan with three distinct facades, 18 towers, and a five-nave body measuring 45 metres across. The map below break down each area of the basilica so visitors can orient themselves before arriving in Barcelona.
Three facades, three stories
Each facade of the Sagrada Familia faces a different direction and depicts a stage in the life of Jesus.
18 towers at different heights
Only the Nativity and Passion tower pairs are open to visitors.
A forest of columns and light
The interior features tree-like branching columns supporting the vaults without buttresses.
What does the Sagrada Familia look like from above?
What does the Sagrada Familia look like from above?
The Sagrada Familia occupies an entire city block in Barcelona's Eixample district, and an aerial view reveals its full Latin cross layout.
From above, the three facades form the outer edges of the cross. The Nativity Facade sits on the northeast side, the Passion Facade on the southwest, and the Glory Facade on the southeast. The tallest point is the Tower of Jesus Christ at 172.5 metres, completed in February 2026, positioned at the center of the crossing. Surrounding it stand the Tower of the Virgin Mary (138 metres), four Evangelist towers (135 metres each), and twelve Apostle towers distributed across the three facades.
The main body of the basilica holds five naves spanning 45 metres in width, while the three-nave transept cuts across at 60 metres long. A complete overview of the Sagrada Familia basilica covers the building's history and significance in greater detail.
Where are the three facades of the Sagrada Familia?
The Sagrada Familia has three monumental facades, each facing a different direction and dedicated to a stage in the life of Jesus. The map below labels their positions and the streets that border them.
Nativity Facade
The Nativity Facade (Fachada del Nacimiento) faces northeast toward Carrer de la Marina. Construction began in 1892, and Gaudí supervised the work until his death in 1926. The facade and its four bell towers were ultimately completed in 1930. Four bell towers dedicated to apostles Barnabas, Simon, Jude, and Matthias rise above it. The stone carvings depict scenes from the birth and childhood of Jesus, with naturalistic details drawn from plants, animals, and local people Gaudi used as models. A dedicated guide to the Nativity Facade explores each portal and its symbolism.
