The four horizontal arms of the cross of the tower of Jesus Christ have been installed - The four horizontal arms of the cross of the tower of Jesus Christ have been installed

Work on the completion of the Sagrada Família’s tower of Jesus Christ is progressing at a good pace. Today, the fourth horizontal arm of the cross was installed, following the placement of the third arm a few days ago and the installation of the lower arm, the core, and the horizontal arms of the Nativity and Passion facades a few weeks ago.

The arms follow the double-twist geometry that Gaudí gave to the columns and to the crosses of the Sagrada Família. They are square shaped at the outer end and an octagonal shape at the inner end, which connects to the core. Each piece weighs approximately 12.8 tonnes and measures 4.40 m x 4.50 m x 4.50 m. Once completed, the cross will be 17 metres high, approximately the height of a five-storey building, and 13.5 metres wide.

As indicated by the Temple Albums, Gaudí wanted the cross to shine by day and illuminate by night. For this reason, white glazed ceramic and glass have been used; two materials that are radiant and, at the same time, withstand atmospheric exposure. Spotlights will be installed on the towers of the Evangelists and the Apostles, which will illuminate the pinnacle. Inside the cross, the sculpture of Agnus Dei by the Italian artist Andrea Mastrovito will be placed, following Gaudí’s original design.

Coinciding with the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death, the completion of the tower of Jesus Christ will be a historic milestone for the Sagrada Família and a tribute to its architect. All information can be consulted at https://sagradafamilia2026.org.