The Sagrada Familia basilica officially became the world's tallest church on Thursday. AP

Barcelona’s skyline just got a divine upgrade.

The iconic Sagrada Familia basilica — the unfinished masterpiece of architect Antoni Gaudí — officially became the world’s tallest church on Thursday, after a section of its central tower was lifted into place.

With the addition, the basilica now soars 162.91 meters (534 feet) above the city, narrowly overtaking Germany’s Ulmer Münster, which had held the title since 1890 at 161.53 meters (530 feet).

Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882, with Gaudí assuming control of the project the following year. His vision transformed a modest neo-Gothic design into a beautiful display of Catalan Modernism.

By the time of Gaudí’s tragic death in 192

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