December 17, 2025
Description
Welcome to Barcelona!
One of MiniWorld3D's most popular models is now on Printables! Our Sagrada Familia model has been printed by makers all around the world for more than 5 years.
This model comes in two versions:
Combined, single STL depicting the building as if completely finished.
Parts for each section, that assemble together. An option to have incomplete towers that recreate the building in its current state is available. A simple construction crane model is also provided.
See Printing Details below for more info.
The Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, or as it is known in Barcelona and Spain, La Sagrada Familia, has been in construction for over 130 years and is currently at around 75% completion, so some years remain!
Started in its current design in 1883, when Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí took over, it has been slowly built entirely funded by private donations and visit tickets. Its construction slowed down during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and during the covid-19 pandemic, pushing the estimated completion date past the original deadline of 2026.
The building is full of Christian and Biblical references. As with most western churches, the blueprint is a Roman cross. The first façade built features the Nativity, you can even see Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus surrounded by many figures, and a Christmas Tree on top. The second façade built was the Passion, full of sharply carved statues depicting Jesus' last hours and crucifixion. The third and frontal façade, the Glory, has not been built yet, but it will depict Jesus' ascend to Heaven. Each façade has four towers, for a total of 12, one dedicated to a disciple. The next tier of towers, ranked by height, will be four dedicated to each one of the Gospels. Lastly, the next two towers will be Mary's, and finally Jesus', the tallest of all.
Gaudí's design that combines Gothic and nature-inspired Art Nouveau, as well as the project's titanic magnitude have been controversial over the decades, but it is undoubtedly an attraction that has become a symbol of Barcelona (from Wikipedia).
This model was originally created by Dany Sánchez & Brian Mauricio Sánchez.
MiniWorld3D is excited to bring this model to life as a homage to all the people of Barcelona and Spain. This model was created from scratch by hand and brain in parametric software to ensure printability, using photographs and blueprints to create a beautiful and stylized version of your favorite landmarks. Please give credit, it's all about spreading culture!
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Photo credits: Main photo by MadeinItaly3D in brown PLA; others by Alessandro Parolin, Andrey Popov, Blake, Francisco Artal, Nathan, Saruman, W L, Xiang, Jesse Waugh and Dany Sánchez.
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Suggested parameters:
For better details, print slow, such as 20mm/s for outer perimeters.
Fine-tune retraction to avoid stringing.
Perimeters: 2
Top layers: 3
Infill: as low as 12%
No supports needed for most parts, this has been optimized to eliminate all overhangs.
Only the Glory facade needs supports.
Print the construction crane flat on the print bed and assemble after by inserting the crane on the base.
License:
Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — NoDerivatives
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