Parc Güell, Barcelona

Parc Guell in Barcelona is a park that was commissioned by Eusebi Guell as a place for Barcelona’s aristocracy and it is a brilliant showcase of Antonio Gaudi’s work, having been heavily designed by the later. We visited on a lovely hot summer’s day, which is definitely the best time to go, although you won’t be the only one visiting. I loved the park, although there are various things that may put you obvious visitng, such as the trek to get there and the thousands of other people that will be doing the same thing. Don't let it put you off though, because the end result is so worth it. The ... more

If you’ve read my previous review you’ll know that earlier this year I found myself in Barcelona for a meeting with work and I tagged on a couple of days to allow myself to explore the city further. This was not my first visit to Barcelona – in the last three years I have visited 4 times either through work or on holiday with family. One of the places I really enjoyed visiting when on holiday was Parc Guell and so I decided to visit again. Parc Guell was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi who designed a number of other Barcelona landmarks including the Sagrada Familla and Casa Batlo ... more

The various works of celebrated Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi is one of the highlights of Barcelona but I find that it is quite difficult to enjoy and appreciate some of the buildings partly because of the area in which they are situated and partly for reasons such as the huge amount of scaffolding that permanently shrouds the exterior of the Sagrada Familia cathedral , for example. A good way to escape the city, at least for a while, and to get a better view of some of Gaudi's work is to visit Parc Güell , to the north of the city centre. Its best described as an architectural garden in ... more

During my recent visit to Barcelona I visited Parc Guell, another place on my 'must visit' list, and a place I did not get to visit when last in Barcelona a year ago. We visited Parc Guell as part of a city tour by coach and spent an hour there, walking around in the hot sunshine, although I must point out that in order to see the entire park, I would advise that visitor's spend at least a morning or afternoon there! Those who have read my previous review will know I am a fan of Antoni Gaudi's work, and the Catalan Architect designed Parc Guell after being comissioned by Count Eusebi Guell ... more

The Parc Guell is deep in the heart of Barcelona, and for those who do not speak Spanish, the best route is to take a taxi from any central point of the city, which will cost around ten euros, and the for peace of mind, and for parking it is well worth the fare, although parking can be found at the less commercial entrances to this park. The Parc Guell was constructed between 1900 and 1914 under the direction and architectural guidance of Gaudi, for the Guell family. The park was intended for families living in the district, and in 1923 was handed over to the City for all the people to visit ... more