Sagrada Família raffles 8,500 free tickets for Santa Eulàlia celebrations
Registration is open until February 4 for visits to the Basilica on February 10 and 11
For the third year in a row, Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is celebrating the feast day of the city's patron saint Santa Eulàlia by giving away free tickets to members of the public.
With demand expected to far exceed supply, a raffle has been organized to allocate the 8,500 free entries.
Those lucky enough to be successful in the draw will be able to visit Gaudí's masterpiece on Saturday February 10 and Sunday February 11 from 3pm to 6pm.
Anyone interested in entering the draw can enter using the form on the Sagrada Família website or on social media until 9pm on February 4.
The raffle will take place on Sunday, February 4 and the winners will be announced on Monday, February 5.
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