Work on Barcelona's breathtaking La Sagrada Familia Basilica, designed by visionary architect Antoni Gaudi, has entered its final phase of raising six immense towers that will make it Europe's tallest religious building, surpassing Germany's Ulm Minster.

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has become the world's tallest church after part of its central tower was lifted into place. The world-famous place of worship now stands at 534ft (162 metres) above the Spanish city after a crane placed part of the tower on the top of the nave on Thursday morning.

Spain’s Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) basilica became the world’s tallest church on Thursday after a part of its central tower was lifted into place. The masterwork of architect Antoni Gaudí now rises to 162.