At the Sagrada Familia metro station in Barcelona, it was forbidden to make videos for TikTok

It is no longer possible to make TikTok videos at the Sagrada Familia station on the L5 line of the Barcelona metro. Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) introduced such a ban in April 2024 to avoid accidents and injuries. The fact is that a new viral trend has appeared on TikTok. Visitors place their smartphones on the steps of the escalator to capture footage of the Sagrada Familia in the background as they ascend to the surface.

The huge number of TikTokers wanting to follow the fashion trend began to cause inconvenience to other passengers and caused a flood of complaints. In response, TMB installed signs at the subway exit leading to the popular landmark warning that video recording at public transport stops is prohibited.

«To avoid safety issues and any accidents as there are many visitors around the Sagrada Familia, a sign has been installed and security personnel are on site,» explained a TMB spokesperson.

Violation of the ban does not threaten tourists with fines, but they will be stopped by local authorities. That said, you can easily recreate a similar version of a viral trend by simply holding your phone, using a selfie stick, or asking a friend to help. You can read more about transport in Barcelona in our article.

The Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona is one of the most recognizable tourist attractions in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. About 4.5 million people visit it annually. The church has been under construction since 1882. It is expected to be completed in 2026, 100 years after the death of its architect Antoni Gaudi. Then the Sagrada Familia will become the tallest church in the world. Its tower of Jesus Christ will reach a height of 172.5 meters, and it will be crowned with a four-pointed cross 17 meters high.

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Author of the photo: Pawel Pajor