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Workers on a scaffolding during the construction of the Sagrada Família towers, in Barcelona.

Date
1930
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Imatge fixa
Reference code
ANC1-5-N-4788
Link to the online document
Description

The photograph of workers working on a scaffolding during the construction of the towers of the Sagrada Família in 1930 is a striking visual document that reflects both the architectural evolution of the temple and the working conditions of the time. This image shows the magnitude of Gaudí’s project and the dedication of the workers who made it possible, often in precarious conditions and without safety measures like today’s. The document is part of the themes of culture, architecture and collective services, and also allows reflection on the history of occupational risk prevention. It is an example of how the construction of a universal symbol like the Sagrada Família is also part of the human and social heritage of Catalonia and Europe.