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People watch as a crane lifts the upper arm of the cross onto the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

Video. The Sagrada Família reaches maximum height after more than a century

Updated: 20/02/2026 - 18:14 GMT+1

With the addition of a 17-metre-high white cross now standing on top of the Tower of Jesus Christ, the Sagrada Família has reached its peak height. However, its full completion isn't expected for another decade.

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