What was Park Güell intended for?
Consisting of 86 columns, it was originally thought of as a marketplace of the residential area – the original purpose of Park Güell.
Who built El Parque Güell?
Antoni Gaudí
Park Güell is located in La Salut, a neighborhood in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. With urbanization in mind, Eusebi Güell assigned the design of the park to Antoni Gaudí, a renowned architect and the face of Catalan modernism. The park was built from 1900 to 1914 and was officially opened as a public park in 1926.
Why is Güell unique?
The park’s design is inspired by nature One of the most characteristic features of Antoni Gaudí’s work is how it translates his fascination with the natural world. Everything from the patterns he uses to the way he constructs his designs is inspired by nature.
When was Güell built?
1900
Park Güell/Construction started
When was Park Güell made?
1926
Park Güell/Opened
How long do people spend at Park Guell?
A. It takes about two hours to cover all the major sections of Park Guell.
Where is the dragon fountain in Güell Park?
You can see from this picture the Gaudí dragon fountain that is at the entrance to Güell Park. This dragon is adorned in beautiful coloured tiling and there is something rather hypnotic and magical about it.
What is Park Güell?
Park Güell was commissioned by Eusebi Güell who wanted to create a stylish park for Barcelona aristocracy. Antonio Gaudí Park Güell – large organic looking columns made from stone. The Park Güell express entry tickets are included FREE with the Barcelona City Pass.
What happened to Park Guell?
Park Guell was never intended to be a park. It was to be a gated residential community of 60 houses, on the outskirts of Barcelona. In 1900, Count Eusebi Güell commissioned it and asked ace Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi to start the work. Gaudi worked on Park Guell till the Count died in 1914 and his heirs decided to stop work on the project.
How many tourists come to Park Guell every year?
We all know that more than 12 million tourists come to see Park Guell every year. But not so long ago, Park Guell was a failed project. Count Eusebi Güell, who had lots of money and Antoni Gaudí who had lots of ideas joined hands to build Guell Park with lots of high-quality houses.