Parc Guell Barcelona
A Special Guadi Masterpiece
Parc Guell is located within a huge garden in the heart of Barcelona and is filled with Gaudi´s creations such as rounded forms, geometric shapes, animal figures, and mosaics, all inspired by nature.
It was created by renowned architect, Antoni Gaudi, Barcelona´s most famous son. It opened its doors in 1922 and has become one of the city's most visited attractions.
This one-of-a-kind landscape was recognized as an artistic monument in 1969 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
The park also houses the Gaudi House Museum, where Antoni and his family resided in the early part of the 20th Century. It is home to a large collection of furniture and other personal objects.
Fascinating things to see in Parc Guell include:
- Dragon Fountain
- Column Room
- The Ondulating Mosaic Ceramic Bench.
- Elephant Cave
- Gaudi House Museum.
Visiting Parc Guell
For a great experience, the best way to fully enjoy your visit to Parc Guell is to join a guided tour. Your guide will take you through the park explaining all the fascinating facts about one of Gaudi,s most unique creations.
The admission ticket allows you to explore one of the largest green spaces in Barcelona. Spend time working through the Monumental Zone, the designated area of the park where the iconic attractions are located, with its intertwined nature and striking architecture.
Wander amongst the otherworldly stone structures of the Porter's Lodge Pavilions and the sloping Laundry Room Portico. Take in the panoramic view of Barcelona from the snaking multi-color tiled Serpentine Bench.
After the architectural maze, immerse yourself in the green of the green Austria Gardens, full of dozens of plant and tree species. For those wanting to peer into the life of Gaudi and the place where he resided between 1906 to 1925, the Gaudi House Museum is full of memorabilia.
Location: Carrer d'Olot, 3.
Opening Hours: Open every day from 8 am to 9 pm.
Getting there:
Buses: Use lines H6, 24, 32, and 92.
Metro: Lesseps, line L3.
Hop on hop off tourist bus is on the Red line.
About The Creator Of Parc Guell, Antoni Gaudi
Antoni Gaudí was born on the 25th of June in 1852 in Reus, an area to the south of Catalonia. He is regarded as one of the greatest architects of Catalan Modernism.
His structures are noted for the incorporation of nature-inspired structural solutions as well as for their deep religious symbolism.
Gaudí's buildings are characterized by their simplicity, elegance and openness to the elements. With his style, Gaudí set a new standard for the architecture of that period.
Some of his most iconic buildings in Barcelona include the Sagrada Familiar, Casa Mila ( La Pedrera ), Casa Batllo and Pacrc Guell along with other well-known buildings such as the Palau de la Música and the Torre Bellesguard.
Astonishingly, on the 7th of June 1926, Antoni Gaudi was knocked down by a tram whilst working close to the Sagrada Familia church. He suffered a concussion and several broken ribs. Sadly, he died of his injuries just a few days later and was buried in the Chapel of Carmen, in the crypt of the Sagrada Familia.
About Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and one of the most visited cities in the world. It is Spain’s second city, home to some of Europe’s most famous attractions, including the Sagrada Familia, Mount Tibidabo, Montserrat, Las Ramblas, and Gaudi's creations.
The city boasts a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere and charm and warmth found nowhere else in Spain. This is where art, architecture, and culture fuse together perfectly offering something for everyone.
By far the city's most iconic landmark is the Sagrada Familia church, and for good reason, this is Gaudi’s best-known masterpiece in the heart of the Catalan capital. It is by far Spain's most visited tourist attraction with over four million visitors each year.