"Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica has claimed a new title, the tallest church in the world. It has surpassed the Ulm Munster after a part of its central tower was lifted into place on Thursday, now reaching a height of 162.91 meters (534.5 feet). The Ulm Munster, a Gothic Lutheran church built between 1543 and 1890, had held the title of the world's tallest church at 161.5 meters until the Sagrada Familia beat it by a meter."
"The Sagrada Familia's central tower is expected to be completed next year, at which point it will reach 172 meters (just over 564 feet). Sagrada Familia construction continues. Construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882, but architect Antoni Gaudi never expected to see it finished. Only one tower stood when he died in 1926. The basilica's central tower is scheduled for completion next year, marking the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death."
"Only one tower stood when he died in 1926. The basilica's central tower is scheduled for completion next year, marking the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death. Work on the church's facades and interior will continue for years. Full completion is expected within the next decade, according to church officials. Last year, 4.9 million people paid to visit the site, with 15% of those tourists coming from the United States."
Sagrada Familia's central tower reached 162.91 meters after a section was lifted into place, making it the tallest church in the world and surpassing Ulm Munster's 161.5 meters. The central tower is expected to be completed next year and will reach 172 meters. Construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and architect Antoni Gaudi died in 1926 with only one tower completed. The basilica's central tower completion will coincide with the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death. Work on facades and interior will continue for years, with full completion expected within the next decade. Last year 4.9 million visitors attended, 15% from the United States.
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