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Lego announces its largest set ever—a 12,060-piece replica of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família—to mark Antoni Gaudí’s death centenary; the towering model, over two feet tall and priced at $800, goes on sale in November with pre-orders now open, while the real basilica continues to be unfinished after more than a century of construction.
Louis Vuitton showcased its 2025 Cruise Collection at Barcelona's Park Güell, paying tribute to architect Antoni Gaudí. The event, attended by celebrities like Ana de Armas and Jennifer Connelly, featured dramatic designs inspired by Gaudí's work and Spain's artistic heritage. However, the show faced protests from local residents and animal rights activists due to the inconveniences caused.
La Sagrada Familia Foundation has announced that the iconic church in Barcelona is set for completion in 2026, marking 100 years since the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí. Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and is now in its final phase, with the Chapel of the Assumption expected to be finished in 2025 and the tower of Jesus Christ in 2026. The church, designed by Gaudí, will be topped with 18 spires, with the final six towers currently under construction, including the 170-metre-high central spire, which will make Sagrada Familia the tallest church in the world upon completion.