The interior

As majestic as we find the exterior, the interior of Sagrada Familia is far more spectacular. The theme of nature that one notices outside the cathedral is obvious when you enter. The columns are meant to depict a forest with their branches spreading out to support the canopy. There is maximum use of natural lighting through the expansive stained glass windows. The columns are made from various stone depending on the load that they are designed to carry and the movement of the light following the sun gives the impression of the filtered light in a forest.

The forest of columns
Branches supporting the canopy of ceiling
Morning sun lights the forest
Afternoon sun lights the forest or columns

The stained glass windows are each dedicated to saints. Note the detail. I managed to find St Michael.

St Mikael’a stained glass window

The full length of the church shows the altar.

View of the altar
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