{"id":191878,"date":"2023-02-05T18:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T10:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcn.travel\/?page_id=191878"},"modified":"2024-10-19T18:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-19T10:28:53","slug":"entradas-parque-guell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcn.travel\/es\/entradas-parque-guell\/","title":{"rendered":"La gu\u00eda definitiva del Park G\u00fcell - Entradas, Arte y Arquitectura"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located on the southern slope of Mount Carmelo, in the district of Gracia, you will find a magical and colourful masterpiece, Park G\u00fcell (or Parc G\u00fcell in Catalonian).<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. 1. Architectural Introduction to Park G\u00fcell<\/a>
  2. 2. What to See in Park Guell?<\/a>
  3. 3. Guided Tour<\/a>
  4. 4. Visiting Park Guell on Your Own<\/a>
  5. 5. How and Where to Buy Tickets for Park Guell?<\/a>
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    1. Architectural Introduction to Park G\u00fcell<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Park G\u00fcell At Sunrise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Around the 1900’s the politician and industrialist Eusebi G\u00fcell, known as the main patron of Antoni Gaud\u00ed, had the idea to create an innovative and cutting-edge new housing development in this area. G\u00fcell park was conceived by G\u00fcell and Gaud\u00ed to ensure incomparable high-standing houses, with individuality, vibrant creativity and all the technological advances of the time. Could you imagine that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Back in those times, who wanted to live so far from the centre in a bad connected area?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Living in one of the large and impressive new buildings of the Eixample was the place to be! Especially at the Paseo de Gracia, which is full of shops, showcases, cafes …<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The dream did not come true. Only two houses were sold, and one of them is the current Gaud\u00ed House Museum, where the architect lived between 1906 and 1925 and the other is the house Trias, owned by the lawyer Mart\u00ed Trias i Dom\u00e8nech, a friend of G\u00fcell and Gaud\u00ed, which was designed by the architect Juli Batllevell in 1905.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Gaudi House View In Park G\u00fcell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    However, as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining and the park was immediately a centre of attraction! Park Guell was a reflection of Gaud\u00ed’s artistic fullness, its uniqueness was everywhere and everyone wanted to see that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tourists, travellers, artists… all kinds of visitors wanted to experience this magical atmosphere. It became a meeting point for associations, parties and a centre for events and celebrations. A UNESCO world heritage site and the new city’s hotspot!<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Panorama Of The Parc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    In 1918, after the death of G\u00fcell, the park was sold to the Barcelona City Council to make it public and in 1969 it was considered a National Historic-Artistic Monument. In 1984 UNESCO included it within the World Heritage Site “Works of Antoni Gaud\u00ed<\/a> “.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Are you ready to walk around this 17-hectare park and discover its treasures?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. What to See in Park Guell?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Antoni Gaud\u00ed used to create perfect integration between architecture and nature and this park is a perfect example of it. You will find two different areas in the park, the monumental area and the free zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The monumental zone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The entrance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The main access is located on the street Carrer d\u00b4Olot, where the park is hemmed by a wall made of brick and local stone, to preserve the natural image of the landscape. You can also see ceramic medallions with the name of the park on them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Mosaic Lettering On The Wall Outside Of Park Guell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Once visitors enter you will start going up and up. It feels like going from the ground to the sky, to reach paradise. Gaud\u00ed loved metaphors, most the architects do … At the entrance, you will find two buildings framing the area. They seem to be there to welcome you into this fantasy world Gaud\u00ed wanted to present to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Today they serve as a souvenir shop and concierge services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Monumental Staircase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This is the first element you will see when you enter and probably the most characteristic image of the park. The staircase has two symmetrical sides and in the central space, between both sections, there are three fountains and sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Park Guell Staircase In Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    In the first fountain, you can find a circle that symbolizes the world, along with a compass symbolizing the architect’s work. In the second one, there are the shield of Catalonia and a snake. Is it due to the symbolism of medicine? Or maybe it has a religious sense …<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Plenty of theories, just choose one! And finally, in the third fountain, the great icon of the park: a colourful salamander that poses facing the access and the city. This creation, which seems to be almost like a dragon, is subject to mythological comparisons. It is believed to represent the element of fire. Metaphors and symbolism everywhere!<\/p>\n\n\n

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    The Mosaic Dragon Salamandra of Gaudi welcomes you to Park G\u00fcell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    A funny fact is that sometimes when an underground tank can no longer accumulate more water, the excess is expelled through the mouth of this dragon outwards. No fire, but water. Luckily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Hypostyle Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The staircase ends in the Hypostyle Hall, which was built between 1907 and 1909 to be the market that supplies the new urbanization. Due to the commercial failure, the Hall changed its function and now it serves as a place to rest and enjoy concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The floor plan combines a rectangle and a triangle with 86 columns in total. A kind of artificial forest, a dreamy Doric Temple in the shadow where everything gets quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Hypostyle Hall In Park Guell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    The seventeen outer columns are slightly inclined and all of them are octagonal, mimicking the shape of stalagmites. Again, nature and architecture merged. Its height is between six and seven meters, and they have a diameter of 1.20m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The function of the columns is not only structural since through them the water drains from the square and is sent to the underground tank. Functionality and beauty, what else?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Square and the Wavy Bench<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    On top of the Hypostyle Hall you will find the Square, with a beautiful view of the city and the Mediterranean sea. It was built between 1907 and 1913 and it has 3000 square meters. A wavy bench made out of trencad\u00eds, which consists of using small pieces of recycled ceramics, is the main attraction of the square. It was designed by Josep Maria Jujol, one of Gaudi’s closest disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Curved Ceramic Blue And White Tile Benches Of Guell Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Sitting there to rest your body, read a bit or have lunch on a sunny day with a panoramic view of Barcelona is one of the must-do things in this city. It seems like the body of a 110 meters long snake is embracing the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is also a great photo-point! So don’t miss one of the most beautiful corners of Barcelona and show off with nice pics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Calvary<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    The Cavalry At The Highest Point Of The Parc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Located in the highest part of the mountain you can find the most direct allusion to Christianity of the whole park, The Calvary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is a monument made of stone which has three crosses (maybe as an allegory of the crucifixion of Jesus). It has a circular plan with two stairs and on top, the best view in the city! You want to see that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Gaudi House Museum <\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Gaudi House Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    The house was designed by Francesc Berenguer, one of his disciples, between 1904-1906 and Gaud\u00ed lived there from 1906 until 1925. Nowadays the house is used as a museum and there is a wide collection of works by Antoni Gaud\u00ed and some of his collaborators, distributed over three floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the basement, there is a room dedicated to the sculptor Carles Mani. On the 1st floor, you will see the furniture designed by Gaud\u00ed for Casa Batll\u00f3<\/a> and Casa Calvet. On the 2nd floor Gaud\u00ed’s office and bedroom plus the furniture and the hydraulic tile floor of Casa Mil\u00e0<\/a>. Pieces from Eusebi G\u00fcell, Josep Maria Jujol, Francesc Berenguer and Aleix Clap\u00e9 are also exhibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The entrance to the museum is not included in the regular park Guell ticket price so you will have to buy it separately. You can buy it there or online via the official site. It is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Free Zone<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Stone Columns In Park Guell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    This area is more like a wild garden where you can lose yourself walking through several paths. It is fun to visit it and discover hidden viewpoints of the city. Apart from the spectacular views of Barcelona, \u200b\u200byou will be able to appreciate the architecture through the viaducts Gaud\u00ed designed here. The Calvario and Gaud\u00ed’s House are in this part of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Guided Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Do you really want to know all the details and discover more about Gaud\u00ed? Then a guided tour is a wonderful way to discover the park and learn about modernism, architecture, the trencad\u00eds technique, Gaud\u00ed’s approach to nature and all the unique symbolic messages in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The visit will be made with a small group and with a knowledgeable guide. The guided tour lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes, but you can stay in the park as long as you wish. Enjoy and don’t miss anything. Your visit will be unforgettable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Visiting Park Guell on Your Own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you prefer to visit the park on your own, it will be best to buy the tickets online. The maximum hourly visitor admittance is 400 people. After waiting to get your ticket, it is possible to be assigned a time slot to enter in a few hours. That is not fun! Don\u00b4t let the crowds decide and plan your own time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To get there from the city centre, you can need around 45 minutes and to enjoy the monumental and free areas around 2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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