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Gaudí - who has been dubbed by some as "God's architect" - is the designer of one of Spain's most famous religious sites and tourist attractions, the unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona.

First it was the fires, which caused tourists to cancel their trips because they thought the inferno had reached the Hollywood sign and other major attractions.

Parks and tourist attractions have been closed as authorities have told residents to avoid outdoor activities, while construction works and train services have been suspended.

Rides and attractions related to Harry Potter are not expected to be included.

Epic Universe represents an evolution of Universal’s parks, which first became a major tourist destination in Hollywood, where the backlot studio tour gradually evolved over the decades to include Disney-inspired, theme park-like attractions.