On 7 June 1926, at the junction of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Carrer de Bailèn, Gaudí was knocked down by a number 30 tram. Seriously injured, he was taken to the Hospital de la Santa Creu, where he died three days later. His body was buried on 12 June in the Carmen chapel in the crypt of La Sagrada Família. His coffin, which was carried through a large part of the city, was followed by a crowd who wanted to say farewell to the man who was the city's most illustrious architect.

The building of La Sagrada Família was continued by his associate architects and artists. Over the years, the work has been enriched by the participation of many architects and artists with the aim of following Gaudí's original idea.

With the years, the figure of Gaudí has gained adepts, has become very famous and is highly appreciated today. His work has become one of the main cultural attractions of the city, and is a legacy that has been declared UNESCO World Heritage.