The Vatican has placed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, dubbed "God's architect" for his work on Barcelona's Sagrada Família, on the path to sainthood in recognition of his "heroic virtues." ...

Antoni Gaudi, the designer of Barcelona's famous Sagrada Familia basilica, has been put on the path to sainthood by the Catholic Church, the Vatican announced Monday. Gaudi, nicknamed "God's ...

Jordi Faulí I Oller is currently the head architect of the basilica, the seventh to hold the position. Several architects who ...

In an effort to balance tourism and local life, the city will create a dedicated photo zone outside the iconic basilica to ...

Pope Francis on Monday declared Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí “venerable,” bringing the designer of Barcelona’s iconic ...

Pope Francis on Monday declared Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí “venerable,” bringing the designer of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica one step closer to sainthood. The Vatican ...

Antoni Gaudí, the celebrated Catalan long nicknamed “God’s architect” for designing Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, has been put on the path to sainthood by the Vatican.

Barcelona plans to curb overcrowding at its famous landmark La Sagrada Familia church with the creation of a dedicated outdoor space for tourists to snap selfies. Every day, up to 16,000 people ...

In front of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, gaggles of tourists pose for selfies. They crowd the pavement before the famous Gaudí-designed basilica and even step into the road for a better angle.

(CNN) — Antoni Gaudí, the celebrated Catalan long nicknamed “God’s architect” for designing Barcelona’s Sagrada Família, has been put on the path to sainthood by the Vatican.

Barcelona plans to create a large public square to ease congestion in front of its top tourist attraction, the Sagrada Familia. For years, locals have complained of overcrowding as over 4.7 ...