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Park Guell (apparently this is the correct spelling) is another of Gaudi's creations.
For some history about this park, you can read: http://www.gaudiclub.com/ingles/i_vida/park3.htm.
My tip is to go up to the Calvary - a "dry-stone tower crowned by the three Crosses of Calvary.
The crosses which are present today are not in the original place, since the originals were destroyed in 1936."
The view is quite amazing and if you can manage to get it for yourself (it was a bit crowded when we went) you can just sit and relax.
Notice the school on the top of the hill (I guess you would have to look northeast...), that must be quite a view...
I would definetly recommend taking the bus and not the metro/subway. It is very high up and the bus will take you to the entrance while you have to walk uphill for about 1 km if you come by metro. We took bus 24 from Plaza Catalunya. Leave a Comment Phone: 93-317-39-740Directions: Bus 24, 25, 31, or 74. Metro; line 3. Lesseps Station, then follow the street signs.Website: http://www.bcn.es/parcsijardins
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One of the star attractions of Barcelona is the Parc Güell, the second most visited park after the Ciutadella. Probably only because of its location in the north of the city. The park owes its magnetic attraction to th fact that it was designed by Gaudí.
In creating the park, Gaudí used shapes which harmonized with the landscape. Always aware of the struggle betwen man and nature, he built a complex garden of staircases, animalike sculptures, curvy ramps, and viaducts.
Today, the park is declared a monument of world interest by UNESCO and has had this status since 1984.
Lastly, expect a climb regardless of how you get to the park (well perhaps unless you drive). I think the best way to get there though was with the Bus Turístic. The Metro is a much longer walk away from the park. Admission to the park is free!
See my travelogue on this park. Leave a Comment
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This park was built by Antoni Gaudi, it is unique and a must see in Barcelona. There are many different areas that make up Parc Guell. The center and perhaps most interesting part consists of the large snake bench. Each part of the bench has a different looking pattern and color. My favorite part of the parc is the hallway that is tipped it almost looks like an optical illusion and reminds me of a wave. Then down below this part is the famous lizard. Good luck trying to get a clear picture of it! Just accept that someone else will be in the shot or you'll be waiting forever. Above this more popular area are pathways to walk on and even these are decorated with palm trees and unique benches made of rock. Gaudi's intention in making these designs of rock was to use nature as much as possible. The beautiful ceramic designs on the ceiling are actually all made with recycled ceramic and glass pieces. His innovation by using nature and recycled objects truly show Gaudi's innovation and modernity. Leave a Comment Phone: 93-317-39-740Directions: Metro; line 3. Lesseps Station, then follow the street signs. It's better to take bus number 24 bus stops for 24 are located near placa catalunya, and along passeig de gracia.Website: http://www.bcn.es/parcsijardins
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What a great place to build a park! And what a great park that was built! This is really an amazing place. After a long day of sightseeing and walking in the city, this is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the view of the city.
This park is also by Gaudí, who planned and directed the construction from 1900 to 1914. It was actually built for Eusebi Güell as a residential garden city based on English models. The plan was to have 60 single-family houses here, but the project was unsuccessful and the park became city property in 1923.
But it is nevertheless one of Gaudí's most colorful and playful works, even if it was never fully completed. Leave a Comment Phone: 93-317-39-740Directions: Metro; line 3. Lesseps Station, then follow the street signs.Website: www.bcn.es/parcsijardins
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A trip to this park is a must during your time in Barcelona. This park was designed by Antoni Gaudi, whose art noveau style made hime one of the most well known artists in Spain.
Just a note...if you have problems walking, this may not be the place to go, as you must walk up a rather steep hill to get to the park.
There are some small souvenir shops along the way to the park that have lots of Gaudi style trinkets for you to take home. I would buy any Gaudi memorabilia at these shops while you're here as this area seemed to have the biggest selection. Leave a Comment
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Park Guell is not so much an amusement park as an amusing park. Everything has a little Gaudi twist to it. The sculptures and benches are molded out of colorful bits of broken ceramics set in plaster, and the landscaping is lopsided and surreal. The mosaic motif you see in this park is incorporated into virtually every kind of sourvenir sold in the tourist shops.
This is a park for the physically fit: To get to it you have to climb a rather steep hill, and once you're inside, there are many steps to climb. Kids will love it. There are all sorts of nooks and crannies and a cave-like enclosure with slanted walls, perfect for budding Spidermen...
Admission to the park is free, but it costs money to go into the little mushroom-shaped
museum that looks like something out of a Playmobile set . Same goes for an inside view of Gaudi's funny pink house. Leave a Comment Phone: 93-317-39-74Directions: Metro - Line 3. Lesseps Station, then follow the street signs.up the steep incline.
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Parc Guell is my personal favourite, when it comes to Gaudí architecture. Especially on a sunny afternoon this place is great. Originally the park was planned to become a kind of "garden-city", where architecture and nature would mingle. However only 3 of the planned 60 houses were built. 2 at the entrance and one housing a museum dedicated to Gaudí. Nevertheless, there are a lot of very spectacular features in this park, especially close to the entrance.
In the picture you can see the entrance gate, a bit further the famous "Dragón", behind that the market hall on top of which is located the terrace with the winding bench. Leave a Comment
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As stated previously, Parc Guell is a UNESCO World Heritage site created by Antoni Gaudi. The centrepoint of this Parc is a huge open space, with a huge balcony with seating that snakes all the way around the outside. The front part of the balcony appears very elevated, and gives wonderful views of the city.
This picture shows the Gran Placa Circular with its elevated balcony, and the view over to the city. The Sagrada Familia can be seen in the background. As before it is possible to see Gaudis trademark broekn ceramics decorating the balcony. Leave a Comment
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The sound of your steps in The Room of One Hundred Columns,the hidden alleys,the undulating bench with millions of colours and above all this the entire town on your feet brings you in perfect communion and harmony with nature.
And this is all you need after a hole day spent in museums. Leave a Comment
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When you enter the park there is a grand stairway divided by a mythological dragon or lizard. This actually serves as an overflow for the cistern of the park. The stairway leads to a large hall that was supposed to be the market place.
The hall is built with 84 columns, inspired by Doric columns. They support the great upper plaza, which is a really nice balcony with a great view of the city and the sea.
The large plaza is surrounded by an extraordinary balustrade-bench. It twists like a serpentine and forms winding courses, recesses, and small enclosed areas. It is said to be the largest bench in the world, and looking at the long winding bench, it is not so hard to believe. It is decorated with brightly colored trencadís that creates a spectacular collage of color and texture. Leave a Comment Phone: 93-317-39-740Directions: Metro; line 3. Lesseps Station, then follow the street signs.Website: www.bcn.es/parcsijardins
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