Park Guell by Antoni Gaudi
Park Guell was commissioned by Eusebi Güell who wanted to create a stylish park for Barcelona aristocracy.
Guell
park contains amazing stone structures (see below), stunning tiling
and fascinating buildings. You can see from this picture the Gaudi
dragon fountain that is at the entrance to Guell park. This dragon
is adorned in beautiful coloured tiling and there is something rather
hypnotic and magical about it.
Here
you can see a walkway supported by twisting rock pillars that seem
to be growing out of the ground like tree trunks. Although these
are rather irregular in shape they do feel strangely natural too.
Gaudi was strongly influenced by natural shapes and used them
in his work.
At
the top of Guell park is a terraced area where you get a wonderful
view of the park and of Barcelona City. Here you will find multi-coloured
tiled mosaic seats as shown in this picture. The vibrant colours
of the tiles are truly breathtaking.
Park
Guell also has a small house in the park which Gaudi lived in at
one stage. The house has now been converted into a museum and contains
interesting furniture also designed by Gaudi.
If you're visiting the park by metro be prepared
for at least a 20 min walk. The last 200 m walk is up a steep hill.
If you have difficulties going up steep steps then a taxi or bus
may be a better means of transport. You'll find bus information
at the tourist information office at Placa de Catalunya.
Due to park
Guell's location and size you'll need to schedule at least half
a day for a visit to Güell park but it will be well worth the visit.
How to get
to Park Guell
Metro
stop "Lesseps" (Green Line, L3)
On leaving the metro follow the street signposts for the park
Open hours form 10:00 (closing time varies for
different times of year but is normally around 19:00).
Entrance Fee - Free
Other works
by Antonio Gaudi
Barcelona Gaudi Architecture
- Sagrada Familia - A giant temple, probably Gaudi's
greatest works and is the No.1 most visited attraction in Barcelona
Casa
Batllo - One of the most interesting and unusual houses
in Barcelona.
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