Gaudi did not limit his imagination only to buildings, it also push the boundaries in this park.
Park Guell is situated on the hill "el Camel", just outside of town, he was destined to be a gathering place for living houses and shops, with all the necessities. It was built between 1900 and 1914.
The initial idea was to model a "modern villages" perfect. Funding and the idea came from Count Guell.
The idea was to bring the middle class downtown Barcelona, at a more rural life on the outskirts of the city.
Finally the concept was never realized until the end (it was not well received), but the elements of the park have been completed and shows the style of Gaudi in a different context.
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park gave the city of Barcelona 1923 he became municipal property open to all.
Like all parks, is a place to escape, but Gaudi's creations make it very different. The strangely shaped stairs, columns examined, walls and structures appear where you least expect them. The mark of Gaudi is everywhere.
The park has a famous main terrace with a bench shaped like a "sea serpent", most visitors will find the symbolic elements of Catalonia, religion, and inspiration in nature. There is also a dragon at the entrance of the park vandalized in February 2007 but repaired since. The park also has a house in which Gaudi lived for over 20 years. Strangely Gaudi did not design this house, but his style is found in every room.
In addition to Gaudi's creations, this park also offers breathtaking views over the city of Barcelona and the whole bay.
Tourist information
opening hours in summer ranged from 10.00 to 20.00.
You can reach the summit of the park by taking the escalators.
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