Temple of the Sacred Heart on Mount Tibidabo (Spain)
Barcelona - a great city, the
pearl of Spain. To see it in all its glory, with a bird's-eye view, you need to
go to Mount Tibidabo and visit the Temple of the Sacred Heart.
On the mountain and an
interesting legend associated Basilica. Everyone remembers that the Bible
describes the temptation of Christ. Catalans believe that at this point the
devil moved Jesus to the top of Mount Tibidabo and showed him all the beauty of
this world, promising him everything. In Latin the word "give you"
sounds like "tibi dabo" ("Tibidabo"), hence the name of the
mountain. But Christ could not resist the temptation, Sacred Heart did not
bother beauty, it has remained steadfast, and Jesus gave the world ordinary
people. This is reminiscent of the statue of Christ, which is crowned by the
Temple of the Sacred Heart, which, as it embraces the whole world.
At the end of the 19th century there was an idea to build this Temple Mount Tabidabo. On the choice of the
place did not have long to wonder. Work on the construction of the temple began
in 1902, led them architect Enrico Sagner-and-Vilyavekchia. After some time,
his father passed to his son, Jose Maria Sagner, who completed the construction
of the basilica in 1961.
Due to the fact that the
building was built relatively recently, it's not like the old traditional
Catholic churches: no colorful, luxury, all more or less ascetic. Nevertheless,
the Church is striking in its beauty. The building was made in the Gothic and
Romanesque style. The basis for the top of the church, made of light stone
crypt is square in shape.
Facade conceived so that it
seems - the whole building tends upwards. This illusion is created and through
narrow windows, turrets, directed upwards, and lancet arches. Decoration of the
church are statues of the Apostles, the Virgin and the patron of Catalonia.
Above the main altar you can see a crucifix made by Joan Puigdollers. Walls and
ceilings are lined with alabaster Temple, and gives them a special beauty
bright mosaic with which depicted biblical scenes.
On the central tower stands
gilded statue of Christ, whose outstretched arms ready to defend the world. You
can climb to the observation deck, built at the feet of Christ, and from a
height of 575 meters to explore the area. From fascinating species will be
breathtaking.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart -
an architectural masterpiece, the building is striking in its beauty and
originality. No wonder Pope John gave her a high status - Small papal basilica,
which it is worthy.
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