La Sagrada Familia

I remember when I first heard about La Sagrada Familia. I heard tales of it being under construction for over a century.

As you can imagine, hearing something like that might make you want to see the building in person. So, that's exactly what I did.

I flew into Girona, Spain courtesy of a cheap Ryanair flight and then made my way to Barcelona.

From there, it's a simple task of finding the closest Sagrada Familia metro stop.

Once you arrive, you'll need to purchase a ticket. You won't be able to just walk in after you buy your ticket. What you're buying is essentially a reservation to enter at a specific time and at a specific entrance.

There are multiple entrances because of the masses of visitors the cathedral receives each and every day.

I went early in the morning one day in order to make sure that I could get a ticket for that same day. I had to wait several hours before my allotted slot, but it was worth the wait.

There's plenty to see and do around the cathedral as you wait. Then, when your time slot has arrived - head to the specified entrance. You will have a certain timeframe to get in. Don't worry - it should be more than enough time for most.

You can opt to pay for tours through the cathedral, but I found it wasn't necessary. There's so much to see at every corner and turn of the building. There's also a museum section, of sorts, which describes the construction process and history behind the cathedral. I found this to be the most interesting portion of the entire trip, including viewing the building itself.

La Sagrada Familia is a must-see when visiting the city of Barcelona. Just make sure to plan your time accordingly so that you waste as little time and effort as possible in order to view the beautiful cathedral.