Week 2- Connect-the-dots and Coloring Challenge: Pic 3- The Sagrada Familia! Submit by Sept 17th

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Welcome to the second week of a new event lasting 13 weeks with each week 2 new connect-the-dot challenges!

First week challenges: Big Ben, Eiffel Tower

The Sagrada Familia in JPG format

The Sagrada Familia in PDF format

Simply print (or use paint programs) and complete the connect-the-dots and submit your finished picture in this thread! For participating you will be invited to a special Steam group for GA rewards!

Here is an example:
Example of completed Dot-to-dot -St. Basil's Cathedral in Russia
Example of COLORED Dot-to-dot -used colored pencil, adding some detail

If you want to accept the ultimate challenge then add some coloring to your picture for next week voting will be done on colored submissions for winners and special GA entry!

Check HERE for details on your submissions and the event!

And don't miss out on the other challenge this week of St. Mark's Square!

The SAGRADA FAMILIA Challenge !

Where: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
What: The most visited monument in Spain.

Interesting facts

It's been in construction for more than a century and is still not done. Started in 1882, the construction of the Sagrada Familia has been going ever since. It's been recently announced it's expected to be finished in 2026, for the centennial of Gaudí’s death. It would have taken even longer without the use of computers starting in the 1980s. In comparaison, the Great Pyramid only took 20 years to build.
The architect, Antoni Gaudi (whose amazing work can be seen all over Barcelona), dedicated 40 years of his life to it. Even though he knew he wouldn't see the completion of his biggest project during his lifetime, only 25% of the church was completed when he passed. Only one of the towers was erected at the time and one of the 3 facades was completed.
In 1926, Gaudi was hit by a tram on his way to his daily visit to the church for his prayer and confession. He lost consciousness and because of his clothing and lack of papers, he was assumed to be a beggar, and as such he didn't receive immediate help. He was brought to the hospital but only received rudimentary care. By the time he was recognized on the following day, it was too late for anything to be done as his condition was too deteriorated. He died 3 days after his accident, on June 10, at the age of 73. He's buried in the crypt of the Sagrada Familia.
When completed, it will be the tallest religious building in all of Europe. The central tower in the middle will reach 170 meters high. Though, that number is no coincidence. Gaudi, who was a very pious man, believed no man-made structure should be higher than God's work. Montjuïc, Barcelona's highest point, is 1m higher than the Sagrada Familia's final size.
The final design includes 18 towers, even if for now only 8 are finished. They will represent the 12 apostles, the 4 evangelists, the virgin Mary and finally, the central tower would represent Jesus.
Most of Gaudi's original plans and models have been destroyed during the civil war in 1936 when anarchists set fire to the crypt. Thankfully, enough could be saved and pieced together, even though many people argue the final building will be far away from Gaudi's style and vision.
The inside is even more amazing than the outside. You can argue it's my personal opinion, but once you step inside the Sagrada Familia, it's hard to not be impressed by the interior's stunning design. (Please check the photos below for a view at some of the stained glass artwork.)
Everything has a hidden symbolism. One of my favorite part are the interior pillars which are designed to look like trees when you look up at them. One pillar has a turtle at its base, and another a tortoise to show the balance between land and sea. (All of Gaudi's work was heavily influenced by nature)
The money of your ticket will keep the building going as the project is not funded either by the state or the church, but by private funds and the admissions/donations of the visitors.

And to conclude this (long, sorry) list of facts, if you ever go to Barcelona, I'd highly recommend taking time to visit the Sagrada Familia. Thanks for reading if you reached this, I hope you enjoyed the trip.

GOOD LUCK on the challenge! Create some breath-taking Sagrada Familia for some awesome GA wins!