Park Güell, A whimsical mosaic wonderland by Gaudí

La Salut, Barcelona, Spain

Love Gaudi's architectural style

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Introduction

Güell Park, also known as Park Güell, is an early masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí, full of oriental charm. From the outside, you can see that the window design adopts the ventilation technology used by desert peoples to protect against sand and dust, and the walls use bricks instead of stones to form the geometric shapes commonly found in Mudéjar-style architecture. In addition, the decorative broken tiles also show Gaudí's innovative creativity. Güell Park is one of Antoni Gaudí's works listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here, Gaudí transferred his genius talent to garden planning. Upon entering the gate of Park Güell, tourists can see a giant lizard sculpture that often appears in travel magazines. The stairs next to the lizard guide visitors upwards, into a fantastical world of color and dreamlike atmosphere. Gaudí's home is also located here, and this pink little house has now been transformed into a museum showcasing Gaudí's life and work.

Address

La Salut, Barcelona, Spain

Opening hours

Monday to Sunday 08:00-21:30

Transportation

Get off at Lesseps or Vallcara station on Metro Line 3 (Green Line);
You can also take the H6, 32, 24 and 92 bus to get there;
As the park is located halfway up the mountain, if you take the subway, you need to walk a long way to get there, but the bus stop is basically at the foot of the slope, so you can go uphill directly. Therefore, it is recommended to take the bus to get there.

Phone +34-93-4132400

Website http://www.parkguell.cat/en/park-gueell