The Nativity Facade
The Nativity facade is rich with organic forms, biblical scenes and details connected to birth, nature and celebration.
It is often the facade visitors spend the most time studying because its details reward slow observation.
The Passion Facade
The Passion facade is more angular and dramatic, designed to express sacrifice and intensity through sharper sculptural forms.
Seeing both facades before entering helps visitors understand how different parts of the basilica tell different chapters of the same story.