In 2025, Tripadvisor's top attraction is Barcelona's Sagrada Família, a still-unfinished masterpiece.
Why is an unfinished church Tripadvisor's top attraction?
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A single experience has risen above all others, not by accident, but because of the volume of enthusiastic
The Catholic church, which has been under construction since 1882 (over 140 years), is both a place of worship and a tribute to architect Antoni Gaudí. He spent more than 40 years working on the church, and his vision continues to guide the project. Don't be put off by the fact that it's still being built. The outside is a captivating mix of spires, cranes, and elaborate stonework – a symbol of an ongoing passion project. The Sagrada Família is a living story told through sculpture, light, and shadow.
Once you step inside, the city noise disappears, replaced by quiet and color. The nave soars overhead like a forest canopy, supported by branching stone pillars that fulfill Gaudí's desire to incorporate nature into his design. Sunlight streams through the stained glass, its colors changing throughout the day: cool greens and blues in the morning and warm ambers and reds as evening draws near.
Above it all, the towers – some still being built – provide panoramic city views, framed by the very structure that continues to grow.
The Sagrada Família's top ranking in Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards is especially fitting. This is the last year visitors will see the main structure in its unfinished state, as it's expected to be completed in 2026, about 100 years after Gaudí's death.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris and the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida follow the Sagrada Família as the world's next top attractions.
The full list of rankings is below:
- Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
- Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
- NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, United States
- Louvre Museum, Paris, France
- Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing, Asia
- Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy
- Plaza de España, Seville, Spain
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