Park Güell
With eye-catching mosaics and unique structures, Antoni Gaudi's architectural prowess is on bright display at Park Güell. For detailed guided tours and skip-the-line entry, or combo tours to Sagrada Familia, choose from our collection of Park Güell tickets.
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Purchase tickets in advance, not only to save you from long queues but also gives you the flexibility to select the best available time slots, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Enhance your experience at Park Guell by opting for a guided tour, where you will be provided with insights into the history, architecture, and interesting facts about the park.
If you plan to visit other attractions in Barcelona, check for combo tickets that include Park Guell along with other popular attractions. This can save you money and allow you to explore multiple attractions without having to purchase individual tickets.
If you have a pre-booked ticket, avoid entering from the main entrance and make use of the other entrances such as Carretera del Carmel or Av. del Santuari de St. Josep de la Muntanya.
Visiting Park Guell at night is free of charge, but as the area is not properly lit, you can admire views of the city but not the buildings and Gaudi's works as such.
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About Park Guell
Discover Park Güell in Barcelona, a masterpiece by architect Antoni Gaudí. This UNESCO World Heritage site blends nature and design with whimsical structures, colorful mosaics, and serpentine benches. Explore its iconic dragon fountain, the Hansel and Gretel gatehouses, and panoramic views from the terrace.
Park Guell was originally envisioned as a housing development project, but it failed to attract buyers and was eventually transformed into a park.
The colorful mosaics on Park Guell's iconic Dragon Stairway were crafted using the trencadís technique, which involves breaking up tiles and reassembling them to create intricate patterns.
Gaudí House Museum, designed by Francesc Berenguer, showcases Antoni Gaudí's furniture and personal belongings, providing insight into the life and work of the renowned architect.
The Hypostyle Room in Park Guell features 86 Doric columns, each uniquely designed and inclined to support the main terrace above. The columns create a stunning visual effect and add structural stability.
Today, Park Güell stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a testament to Gaudí's innovative architectural vision.
Why visit Park Guell?
Highlights
The Serpentine Bench
The Serpentine Bench is a vibrant part of the park, its undulating form a burst of red, blue and yellow and more. This eco-friendly design was crafted using Gaudí's Trencadis technique and it breathes life into the park's open space with broken recycled ceramic tiles.
The Greek Theatre
La Plaça de la Natura or the Greek Theatre was originally designed for al-fresco performances and it offers stunning views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea. Supported by the hypostyle room below, this esplanade is a wonderful space, blending nature and architecture.
The Dragon Staircase
Gaudí's iconic mosaic salamander, also created using the trencadis technique, stands guard on Park Güell's Dragon staircase and has become an iconic symbol of Barcelona. The curvaceous double stairway is adorned with vibrant mosaics and marked by imposing Doric columns.
The Hypostyle Room
The Hypostyle Room in Park Güell is a beautiful space with 86 fluted Doric columns. The grand 6-meter tall pillars, irregularly spaced, creates an illusion of fluidity, evoking a sense of perpetual motion. This space was originally designed as a marketplace for Park Güell's residents.
Porter’s Lodge Pavilion
The twin porter’s lodge pavilions at Park Güell is reminiscent of gingerbread houses, with chunky proportions, brick facades, and intricate tiled roofs. Inspired by Hansel and Gretel, Gaudí designed these fantastical structures that transports you right into a fairytale.
Plan your visit
Carrer de Larrard
The primary entrance to Park Guell, easily accessible by bus and metro, involves steps and some climbing to reach the monumental zone. This main entrance offers a direct pathway to the heart of the park.
Carretera del Carmel (Plaça de la Natura)
Adjacent to the coach and taxi parking lot, this entrance, accessible by bus and metro, is a convenient gateway to the monumental zone, just 100 meters away.
Sant Josep de la Muntanya
This entrance, accessible by escalator, offers a more comfortable alternative, sparing visitors most of the climb to the hill.
Park Güell is open to the public throughout the year. However, its opening hours vary according to the high and low tourist seasons.
High season April to August
Low season: January to March & October to December
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