The Sagrada Familia will reopen in July.
It seems that Barcelona will recover some normality in July. The Sagrada Familia, the city's monument par excellence, will reopen its doors on July 4 and will follow a process of progressive opening in different phases, as they have announced on their official website.
This is the first time it has been closed for so long. a total of 114 days . "Never before in the 138-year history of the Sagrada Familia, nor in the modern stage of construction of the temple, had the doors had to be closed for so many days, except during the years from 1936 to 1939," they underline in the official statement. .
The main objective of the phases is to recognize and honor the citizens of Barcelona , "especially to those who have been on the front line of the fight and prevention against the effects of COVID-19."
This first phase, which they have called “Tribute Phase” , will allow you to visit the Sagrada Familia at health personnel of the main hospitals of the city , to the agents of the different bodies that have ensured the security of the city , to the staff of social entities and NGOs , and to the business and trade organizations . This phase will be on July 4 and 5, and July 11 and 12.
The next phase of reopening will be the so-called “Barcelona Time ” and will be aimed at residents of the city. If you live in Barcelona and have not yet seen this jewel from the inside, it may be a good opportunity, because they will open it for free . Of course, "with a smaller capacity and without the presence of tourists." This new form of visit will begin on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July.
"It is important to highlight that this free and exclusive visit model for the citizens of the city of Barcelona it wants to be maintained over time and extend beyond the reopening . For this reason, it has already been planned that this model will be applied every weekend afternoon until December 31, when an evaluation of its reception will be made".
And they add: "For the sacred Family The time has come for the people of Barcelona, for the residents of the city, for the people who live nearby and live with the day-to-day life of the Basilica and who have never visited it or have not been in it for a long time".
Regarding the third phase, they still do not have a scheduled date. , but they have already announced that it will be for local and international tourism. “The date will be announced once there is more data on the evolution of the de-escalation, the possibilities of traveling through the Spanish State and the facilities to travel to Barcelona from other countries.”
From Tuesday, June 16, you can get the different tickets through the website.