Sagrada Família star lights up, altering Barcelona's skyline forever

Today is a very special day for the city of Barcelona and all of its residents, as today, the skyline of the Catalan capital has been given a new addition.  The star that sits atop the tower of the Virgin Mary, what will be the second-tallest tower of the iconic basilica, has been lit up for the first time ever.  The 5.5-tonne 12-point star lights up what will be the second-tallest tower of the whole basilica when it is finished, although the tallest, which will be dedicated to Jesus Christ, is not yet built.  The star that now illuminates the sky of the Catalan capital is a 7.5 metre long, 5.5 tonne, 12-pointed weatherproof star made out of textured glass and stainless steel, and sits on top of the 138 metre tall Virgin Mary Tower. Also lit up tonight are the tower’s 800 windows leading up to the star.  / ACN

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First published: December 8, 2021 06:11 PM