Barcelona - Parc Güell

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Parc Guell Description

In the Vallcarca district of Barcelona, between Eixample and Tibidabo, on the side of a hill lies Parc Güell, laid out between 1900-14. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, who also had his house here. The rather difficult climb can be avoided by taking the escalator on the right of the Avinguda de l'Hospital (to the northwest of the Lesseps metro).

Along the southeastern wall (Carrer Olot) some brightly-colored majolica medallions spell out the name of the park. Close by the entrance, with its beautiful iron gate, is a porter's house built in a fluid style, decorated with a tower and largely covered in colored majolica. This is at the bottom of a twin set of symmetrical steps leading up to a hall with columns. It is divided by a

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Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical; Decorative arts display; Garden or botanic display; Scenic site or route; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain; UNESCO World Heritage Site

Address

Parc Guell
Carrer d'Olot
E-08024 Barcelona
Spain

Hours

November 1 to February 28

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

March 1 to March 31

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00

April 1 to April 30

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00

May 1 to August 31

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	21:00	21:00	21:00	21:00	21:00	21:00	21:00

October 1 to October 31

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00