Sagrada Família unveils the cross on the Tower of Jesus and reaches its maximum height

Barcelona wakes to a new silhouette on its skyline: the cross of the Tower of Jesus is already shining at the top of the Sagrada Família. After months of work and scaffolding, the white ceramic and glass structure is finally visible, marking the temple's highest point at 172.5 metres. This change transforms the city's panorama and anticipates the opening of a viewing platform that promises unprecedented views for residents and visitors.

The 17-metre-high cross —equivalent to a five-storey building— has been installed following Gaudí's original vision: to shine during the day and emit light at night. Over the coming weeks, workers will remove the final scaffolding at the base and complete the installation of a lift that will provide access to the new panoramic viewing platform, located directly beneath the cross.

The official inauguration of the Tower of Jesus is scheduled for 10 June, a date charged with symbolism: it will mark one hundred years since Antoni Gaudí's death. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the event, which will turn this corner of the Eixample into the focus of international attention. The Sagrada Família, begun in 1882, thus reaches its final height after 144 years of construction, consolidating its role as an architectural and spiritual icon of Barcelona.

The Sagrada Família is not only Barcelona's most visited monument, but also a living laboratory of architecture and craftsmanship. Each new phase of the work involves technical challenges and decisions that seek to respect Gaudí's vision while adapting it to current resources and technologies. The Tower of Jesus, now completed, symbolises the culmination of a collective project involving generations of craftspeople, engineers and residents. Its impact on the city's urban and cultural life continues to grow, drawing attention from around the world and renewing Barcelona's link with its heritage.