Parc Güell (Barcelona)

Advantages: Peace in the heart of the city.
Disadvantages: None.

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, ...
...living in the district, and in 1923 was handed over to the City for all the people to visit and I am certainly glad that it was because it is an adventure into another time and another dimension. We entered by the less commercial area of Gracia and immediately were drawn to the huge bridge like structures built into high slopes with stone formed balconies in what is a lesser known part of the park. Here, the tourist can chill, find a little corner ... Read review

Advantages: V relaxing
Disadvantages: Up a hill

...up until I visited Gaudi's Parc Guell last summer a large mosaic Salamander would not have been one of my first choices. I have since learnt better. To visit Barcelona and not see some of the work of Antonio Gaudi would not only be poor judgement but damn near impossible. Examples of the fantastic and often eccentric architecture positively cover the city and nearly all are worth a look (particularly the 'Sagrada Familia'- a madcap, unfinished cathedral). ...
...and shops in and around Parc Guell to satisfy your thirst or hunger as these all tend to charge special tourist prices. Although Parc Guell itself is free to enter- a plus in any backpacker's book. Anyway, I'm taking a long time to get to the point, so a quick history lesson. Eusebi Guell commissioned Antoni Gaudi to design Parc Guell as part of a housing development. The housing side of this project didn't take off and so in 1923 the land was given ... Read review

Advantages: Beautifull place to visit
Disadvantages: Strange localtion

The famous Park Guell was built between 1900 and 1914 for Eusebi Guell. It was supposed to be an English style residential garden in the city. It was not much of a success back then and became the property of City Hall in 1923. Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi who is responsible for many of the impressive architecture in Barcelona and has inspired the rest of the building work here, designed it. When getting of the bus to go to this park there is ...
...to the top and turn right you have no idea it was there. When you walk up to the entrance of the park you are set upon by two huge almost gingerbread houses built in the style of Gaudi with large curves, mosaic tiles and beautiful colours. Inside the park the first thing you see is a large lizard made completely of mosaic tiles, which has a small fountain underneath it. It looks beautiful and is a major photograph point. Once walking around the ... Read review

Advantages: Colorful mosaic! Scenes from the fairy tales!
Disadvantages: Need to hike a slope to reach the park!

Hello friends, i am a mosaic artist and always adore Gaudi. I went to Barcelona to worship Gaudi last month. It was a fantastic trip. Barcelona is so much fun! The most remarkable place is the Park Guell. It is full of mosaic. The bus only takes you to a spot and you have to climb up a slope in order to reach the park. It is all worth it when you reach the entrance. "Park Guell" sign were being made into many different color tiles combination. ...
...to form the border of the park. When i reached the park entrance, I was speechless. It was like in a fairy tale. All the buildings are very organic and fun looking. The most famous Gaudi's iguana is at the centre. It was composed with many different colorful tiles and rocks. Down there was a fountain with a snake head. The park runs with an ecology system. The water came out from the snake head is actually the rain water from the roof. it is so interesting. ... Read review

Advantages: Better than Disneyland!
Disadvantages: Weather dependent

...call its own - Gaudí's Parc Güell. Antoni Gaudí was born in Reus, Spain in 1852. He studied at Barcelona's School of Architecture and went on to become the world's most famous exponent of Catalan modernist architecture, a branch of the Art Nouveau movement. He shunned what lesser others considered "normal" and "conventional"; instead of hiding parts of the natural structure of a building, he would bring them to the fore. He harnessed the complex ...
...tragic death in 1926. Parc Güell sits atop the Montana Pelada towards the north of Barcelona. Once you get off the Metro at Vallcarca (L3 Green), be prepared for a bit of a trek up to the park! A visit is worth every step, and if you're lucky, the escalators up the hill will be working... Gaudí was commissioned to design the park, which was built between 1900 and 1914. It was originally meant to be a housing site, but proved to be commercially unsuccessful, ... Read review

Advantages: you can meet different races
Disadvantages: nothing

...Of course, Barcelona isn't big like London or Paris with their 8/9 millions inhabitants, but it offers more attractions. At first you can visit a lot of bars where you can have the first experience with the Spanish mentality. Then, you can visit the wonderful monuments of Gaudí like "Sagrada Familia" or "Parc Güell". Barcelona has also one of the beautifulness pedestrian walkways (perhaps the beautifulness) of the world: "Las Ramblas". In "Las Ramblas" you can see a lot of artists with their sympathy way to make the people laughing. You can also visit an another walkway whose name is "La Rambla del mar". Here you have a wonderful view of the Mediterranean. You can also visit "La Plaza de Catalunya" where you can buy a lot of things in "El Corte Inglés" (like Harrods). You can have your "relax time" in one of the wonderfulness beach... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderful architecture, galleries and parks, superb romantic atmosphere, great for shopping
Disadvantages: Aged quarters can feel a bit grotty, but that is natural and part of their charm. More expensive than nearby localities, but then cities always are.

.... The city has plenty to offer, particularly to those of an artistic bias. In particular the Picasso Museum and the marvellous architecture of Gaudi come to mind, including his wonderful cathedral (Sagrada Familia) and park (Parc Guell). Barcelona is also home to a newly constructed Olympic stadium and a nearby recreation of a Spanish village, each building representing a period in time. A beach has also now been created especially for Barcelona and really you have everything you could want within easy reach, especially if you use the Metro, which is particularly well maintained. In reality, there is way too much to list in Barcelona. It will keep you busy for ages.... Read review

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Advantages: Wonderful city with loads to see and do.
Disadvantages: Can get hot and crowded in summer. Watch your valuables!

...; the inside is empty. Gaudi died before he could finish his biggest and most beloved piece of work. The people of Barcelona hope that one day this massive landmark will be completed. It's a strange building - each face has a different theme; some of the faces are a little disturbing and some were apparently based on people that Gaudi knew. Other places designed by Gaudi that you can visit in Barcelona include: THE CASA MILA - A building in the futurist style, reminiscent of sand dunes. It is considered to be a great landmark in Modernist architectural design. It is a really cool building - very difficult to describe, but a must if you are in Barcelona. PARC GUELL - A fascinating combination of gardens and architecture. Well worth a visit! PALAU GUELL - One of the works created for his friend and sponsor the industrialist Eusebi... Read review

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