Parc Güell is in Carrer d'Olot, no number. It is on one of the
upper mountains of Barcelona. The park has an enormous surface and the
it is fantastic, with amazing decorations by Gaudi (stairs, floor, etc) You
shouldn't miss that sight.
To go you can take buses: 24, 25 and metro: L3 (Lesseps)
Visits: November to February from 10 to 18 h., March and October from 10
to 19 h., April and September from 10 to 20 h., May to August from 10 to
21 h.
Accessibility: The Park is accessible for wheelchairs, but duly to the important
drops and the big size of the park, some areas are difficult to be visited
for handicapped people. Nevertheless, the essential areas must be visited.
Information: Phone: (34) 93 413 24 00
History and description:
Designed by Antoni Gaudí i Cornet and built from 1900 to 1914.
The assignment of this project was made by the count of Güell as an aristocratic
city-garden with single-family residences.
The project finally wasn't a success and consequently it became a municipality
property and since 1923 being transformed in a public park.
Entering into the park, it is a stairway divided by different figures before
to arrive to a colonnade hall with 86 massive columns sustaining the big
square. It is interesting to look at the colored plafonds (designed by Josep
Maria Jujol) on the roof.
The big square is a nice balcony overlooking Barcelona and the sea. The
square is delimited by an undulated bench covered itself with "trencadis".
This large square is used as a place for cultural and popular meetings.
The park is developed around this central square.
A large network of serpentine paths with extraordinary tural solutions is
the perfect solution to walk quietly to enjoy nature and look at this Gaudí
artwork.
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