Park Güell
Barcelona, Spain
📍 GPS: 41.4145, 2.1527
🌍 Spain
✅ Updated
Last Updated: December 14, 2024 - Information verified by local experts
Gaudí's whimsical park featuring colorful mosaics, unique architecture, and panoramic views of Barcelona.
Park Güell is a public park system composed of gardens and architectural elements located on Carmel Hill. Designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1900-1914, it showcases his distinctive architectural style with colorful ceramic mosaics.
Insider Tips
Book timed entry tickets online in advance. Visit early morning or late afternoon for the best light and fewer crowds. The free areas outside the monumental zone are also worth exploring.
History & Culture
Originally conceived as a residential garden city for Barcelona's elite, the project was not commercially successful. Only two houses were built before it became a public park in 1926. Gaudí lived in one of the houses from 1906-1925.
✨ Highlights
- ✨UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984
- ✨Famous mosaic dragon fountain at the entrance
- ✨Serpentine bench covered in colorful broken tile mosaics
- ✨Panoramic views of Barcelona from the main terrace
- ✨Gingerbread-style houses at the entrance
- ✨Originally designed as a residential garden city
🚊 Getting There
🚊 Metro
Take Metro Line 3 to Lesseps or Vallcarca stations
€2.40 per ticket
From Lesseps, take Bus 116 or walk 15 minutes uphill
💰 Current Deals
💰 Park Güell + Casa Batlló
Combined ticket for two Gaudí masterpieces
15% off individual tickets📋 Quick Info
Location:
Barcelona, Spain
Coordinates:
41.4145, 2.1527
Parking:Limited
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