On 19 March 1882, construction of the Sagrada Família began under architect Francisco de Paula del Villar. In 1883, when Villar resigned, Gaudí took over as chief architect, transforming the project with his architectural and engineering style, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. Gaudí devoted the remainder of his life to the project, and he is buried in the church's crypt. #visitbarcelonaofficial #visitcatalunya #barcelonacataluña #barcelonacity #livealifeyouwillremember #catalunyaexperience