A stroll through the popular Parc Güell, Gaudi's masterpiece

The ambitions of Gaudi, the famous Catalan architect, were so great that some of his works could not be completed during his lifetime. The Parc Güell was to have been a garden city, but it remained unfinished, as did the Sagrada Familia. Until recently, it was the last site designed by Antoni Gaudí that was still free in Barcelona, but since 2021, admission has been charged. This is partly to regulate the number of tourists visiting the site, and partly to pay for the work needed to complete the park.

Gaudí's fairytale garden is one of the most unusual green spaces, laid out between 1900 and 1914 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The two pavilions at the entrance are reminiscent of Hansel and Gretel's gingerbread house, while the interiors are more reminiscent of a hobbit's dwelling.

The mosaic ceiling, supported by 86 columns, supports a large circular panoramic terrace, bordered by an undulating bench covered in multicoloured mosaics where people throng to admire the view. Don't miss the splendid panoramic view of the city from the top of the hill. Here you will find the Casa-Museu, where the architect lived for 20 years until his death in 1926. This beautiful pastel-pink house still retains the structure it had when Gaudí lived there. The museum houses works and personal memorabilia by the architect: furniture, projects and drawings by Gaudí and his collaborators. A pleasant stroll that will delight young and old alike.

🚌 Getting there: the Park Güell is located in Barcelona, it is accessible by metro, with line 3, arriving at Lesseps station or Vallcarca station. It can also be reached by bus, with several lines providing access

⏰ Opening times: Monday to Sunday, 9.30am to 7.30pm

👛 Fare: 10 euros

🕑 Duration on site: 2 to 3 hours

🎟️ You can buy your tickets on the park's website