Sagrada Familia Dress Code | What to Wear During Your Visit?

Being the most famous attraction in Barcelona, it is important to maintain the la Sagrada Familia dress code while planning your visit. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia or the Basilica of the Holy Family has been the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church since 1882. Its design is attributed to world-renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi whose work has been declared part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 2010, Sagrada Familia was consecrated by Pope Benedict XVI who announced it to be a minor basilica.

What can you wear to Sagrada Familia?

• Shirts and tops covering the shoulders - When you are visiting Sagrada Familia, remember to wear clothing with sleeves that completely cover your shoulders. Make sure to carry shawls and jackets. 
• Full trousers and mid-length skirts - Visitors are required to wear skirts and trousers that come below the mid-thighs. Full trousers or jeans are recommended options but make sure to wear light cotton trousers during the summers. 
• Shoes - You will have a lot of walking to do inside Sagrada Familia. So make sure to wear proper flat shoes. Visitors entering barefoot and wearing open sandals or flip-flops are strictly not allowed. 

What can you not wear to Sagrada Familia?

• See-through clothing - Men, women and children are not allowed to wear transparent or translucent clothing inside Sagrada Familia. Make sure to wear opaque clothes with a proper lining on the inside. 
• Swimwear - Visitors are not allowed to enter Sagrada Familia in bathing suits or any kind of swimsuits.
• Low cuts and sleeveless clothing - Make sure to not wear sleeveless clothing while visiting Sagrada Familia. Any kind of low cuts at the neck and the back, off-shoulder tops, tank tops and blouses with spaghetti straps are not allowed. 
• Skirts and shorts above the knee - Visitors wearing any kind of bottom wear that rises above the knees are not allowed. 
• Hats and offensive tattoos - All hats and caps must be removed before entering Sagrada Familia unless for medical or religious reasons. Tattoos, T-shirt designs and other symbols that are deemed offensive to the basilica and the Catholic religion are strictly prohibited.
• Barefoot and flip-flops - Visitors are not allowed to enter Sagrada Familia without appropriate footwear. Flip-flops are also a big no.
• Promotional and festival costumes - Visitors of all religions and faiths are not allowed to wear elaborate costumes with distracting designs and decorations as well as clothing with promotional content on them.

What to do if you are not dressed according to the guidelines at Sagrada Familia and need last-minute changes?

• There are a few shops near Sagrada Familia where you can buy clothes if you are not dressed according to the dress code of the cathedral and need last-minute changes. Here are a few options:
• La Boqueria Market: This large market is located just a few blocks from Sagrada Familia and has a variety of shops selling clothes, souvenirs, and food. There is a good chance you will find something suitable here, even if it is not high-end fashion
• El Corte Inglés: This large department store is located a bit further away from Sagrada Familia, but it has a wider selection of clothes than La Boqueria Market. You are sure to find something here that meets your needs, but it may be more expensive.
• There are also a number of small shops and boutiques located in the streets around Sagrada Familia. These shops tend to be more expensive than the larger stores, but they may have a more unique selection of clothes.