Stock Photo - The construction of this unique Temple began in 1882, and one year later Antoni Gaudi was appointed Project Director. He worked on the project over 40 years until his death in 1926. The temple has three facades named: ´Nativity´, ´Passion´ and ´Glory´, each bearing four souring towers. Seen here is a group of sculptures above the Charity Portal of the Nativity Facade northern lateral facade, portraying adoring figures at the birth of Christ. The sculptors collaborating with Gaudi in the decoration of this facade were Llorenn Matamala i Piool, Carles Mani i Roig and Jaume Busquets.