Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Quite possibly the most fascinating urban park in the world
- Beautiful panoramic view
- Extraordinary designs by Gaudí
- Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Time required: 60 minutes
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| December - February: | 10am - 6pm |
| March, November: | 10am - 7pm |
| April, October: | 10am - 8pm |
| May to September: | 10am - 9pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | Free |
Public transport:
- Subway Line 3: Lesseps
- Subway Line 4: Joanic
Address: Carrer d'Olot, 1-13
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Photo: PromptGuides.com
Things you need to know:
- Güell Park (built: 1900-14) is an unforgettable garden that is littered with countless amazing Gaudí buildings, statues and other creations
- The park was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site, the idea of Count Eusebi Güell, whom the park was named after
- It is most famous for its serpentine bench that is unlike anything in the world
- The park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí" since 1984
- The park gives home to a museum dedicated to Guadí's life
- The museum is housed in Casa-Museu Gaudí where the architect lived for 20 years
What to do there:
- Try to discover all the numerous details Gaudí included in the park
- Take a short brake by relaxing on the world famous serpentine bench
- Be sure not to miss the Calvary, the Viaducts and the mosaic covered lizard fountain
