One thing is sure: the Sagrada Familia is the first Catholic temple whose bacon was ever saved by Shinto tourism. Not even Gaudi, who believed in miracles, could have forseen that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sagrada Familia survived due to Shinto tourism not religious faith.
- In plain terms
- Tourists saved Sagrada Familia not believers.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural sites often survive on tourism not faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is tourism a valid savior?
- What protects heritage?
Another view
Tourism can threaten the sacred nature of sites.
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