The tallest central spire of Sagrada Família represents which figure?

The tallest central spire of the Sagrada Família represents Jesus Christ.

Gaudí designed the basilica’s towers as a symbolic hierarchy rather than as decoration alone. The central tower, rising above the crossing, is dedicated to Jesus Christ and is the tallest element in the composition. It is crowned by a large cross, reinforcing its Christian symbolism.

The surrounding towers represent the four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. A tower over the apse is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, while twelve exterior towers represent the Apostles. Together, the eighteen towers turn the skyline into a visual summary of the Christian story.

The common mix-up is with the Virgin Mary, whose tower is also prominent but lower and positioned over the apse. Saint Joseph and Saint Peter are important figures in the basilica’s religious imagery, but neither represents the tallest central tower. The central tower’s planned height is 172.5 metres.