Record #00174Architecture archive
Tallest Church in the World
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain, reaches 172.5 metres after completion of the exterior of the Tower of Jesus Christ. The basilica states that this makes it the tallest church in the world.
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172.5m
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- 2026-02-20
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Overview
Archive NoteThe exterior of the Tower of Jesus Christ was completed on 20 February 2026, bringing the Sagrada Família to 172.5 metres.
On 10 June 2026, the Sagrada Família stated that this height makes the basilica the tallest church in the world.
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1 Milestones172.5 m
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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