Twelfth level of tower of Jesus Christ complete and work turns to spire with the cross

This week, the tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família took a decisive step forward with the completion of the twelfth level of panels. It now stands at 142.5 metres. This level is the last on the body of the tower and marks the transition to the final phase, which is construction of the spire with the cross.

On the outside, the twelfth level has the same geometric traits as the rest of the tower, with triangular windows that follow the paraboloid shapes of Gaudí’s design. This is also the last stage where mainly stone is used, as the spire has various elements with ornamental features and decorations in trencadís mosaic, true to the Catalan architect’s style.

Inside, the tower has a stone staircase that gets wider closer to the top as the tower gets progressively narrower. This combination of shapes creates a unique architectural effect when, on this twelfth level, the staircase inside coincides with the inner wall of the tower in a visual and structural fusion.

Finishing this level means it is time to start work on the spire with the cross, one of the most highly anticipated parts of the project, with the goal of completing it in 2025.