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The most visited attraction in Barcelona, Park Güell gives La Sagrada Família, the most iconic building in the city, some stiff competition. Just like the extraordinary church, the park is one of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s marvellous creations, of which there are seven in Barcelona (all are UNESCO World Heritage sites). Now famous throughout the world for their extraordinary colors, pattern, shapes, and decorative elements, Gaudí’s works can easily be visited, including Park Güell where you can spend hours roaming the beautiful 30 acres.
Park Güell is located on El Carmel hill. The park overlaps two Barcelona districts: Gràcia and Horta-Guinardó. There are five neighborhoods around the park: El Coll, La Salut, Vallcarca i els Penitents, El Carmel, and Can Baró.
Because it is on a hill, know that you might break a sweat walking to and inside the park — there are several set of stairs and steep streets/paths.
If you’re not staying nearby and don’t have your own vehicle, the easiest ways to get to Park Güell is either by metro or bus:
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The park was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí was given the assignment in 1900 by Barcelona entrepreneur Eusebi Güell, hence the name of the park.
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The construction of the park started in 1900 when Antoni Gaudí was given the reigns of the project by entrepreneur Eusebi Güell who had purchased the land. The initial plan was to build a large estate of 60 houses for wealthy families who could benefit from some of the best views in the whole city. Lack of buyers led the project to fail in 1914. Only two houses were built on the site: Casa Trias and a show house where Gaudí moved (today the Gaudí Museum House). Eusebi Güell died in his own mansion in the park in 1918 and the city purchased the land and opened it as a municipal park in 1926. In 2013, access to the park was regulated to prevent overtourism.
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The park is mostly famous because it is the work of architect Antoni Gaudí whose style, defined by bright colors and patterns, curved shapes, and intricate decorative elements, is highly celebrated for its uniqueness. The structures found in the park are typical of Gaudí’s style: beautiful, amusing, singular, practical, and very photogenic. The views from the park are also a source of appeal for visitors. The status of the park as a UNESCO World Heritage site adds to its popularity.
People do not live in Park Güell. However, there are several residential buildings located around the park and residents of the surrounding neighborhoods have a nominative card which allows them unrestricted free access throughout the year.
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Park Güell is divided
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