Park Güell: reviews, price and practical tips

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4.9/5 9 reviews
Entrée principale - Carrer d'Olot, s/n, 08024 Barcelona, Spain
Entrée principale - Carrer d'Olot, s/n, 08024 Barcelona, Spain
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Visiting Park Güell

Located in the Gràcia neighborhood in Barcelona, Park Güell is a garden city created by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, offering a stunning view of the capital of Catalonia and its coastline. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it draws nearly 3 million visitors each year.

The ambitious vision of an industrialist in the early 20th century

Commissioned by the wealthy industrialist of the same name, this initial project for upscale residences built on the Del Carmel hill was meant to include about sixty homes and a chapel. Construction began in 1900 and had to stop 14 years later due to soaring costs. Across the 17-hectare site, only 4 houses, including the Gaudí House Museum, 3 fountains, a hall intended for a market, and the iconic Plaça de la Natura (Nature Square) featuring the world's longest bench, were actually built.

The park consists of 2 distinct areas: the Gaudí section, which requires a ticket, and the Mediterranean garden with its pine trees and aromatic plants, which is free to enter.

Gaudí's playground

His modernist style, which integrates and echoes the surrounding nature, creates an atmosphere where imagination takes center stage. Curved, gentle, whimsical, and dreamlike, it leaves no visitor indifferent. At the entrance, 2 mushroom-shaped houses greet you. Further in, fountain islands representing the world, a dragon head, and the most famous element, a salamander, offer a welcome splash of cool air on warm days.

At the top of the stairs, a hundred Greek columns symbolizing a forest form a hypostyle hall. The ceiling, outfitted with rainwater collection systems, is decorated with 4 ceramic suns. Walking alongside the hall brings you to the Plaça de la Natura, the highlight of the visit. Conceived as an agora, its dimensions measuring 86 meters long by 43 meters wide, combined with its 110-meter bench, have long made it one of the favorite spots for locals.

The Gaudí House Museum, built by his collaborator Francesc Berenguer, served as the final home of Catalonia's most famous architect. Since Park Güell is the city's most visited site right behind Las Ramblas and Sagrada Familia, book your ticket online in advance.

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Opening hours

Monday 08:00-20:30
Tuesday 08:00-20:30
Wednesday 08:00-20:30
Thursday 08:00-20:30
Friday 08:00-20:30
Saturday 08:00-20:30
Sunday 08:00-20:30
Hours are indicative and subject to change

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Reviews of the Park Güell

Summary of 9 reviews
4.9/5
Average rating
+26 recs +29 -3 Score weighted by contributor expertise level: a recommendation from a level 3 member counts as 3.
Total recommendations

Ratings by visit type

With family
4.9
As a couple
4.9
With friends
4.8

Avygeo ranking

#80
in the world
#75
in Europe
#9
in Spain
#3
in Barcelona

Gorgeous park

Take the time to wander around inside the park

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A visit that is both refreshing and inspiring

I really enjoyed my visit to Park Güell in Barcelona.
The place is truly original, with Gaudí's typical architecture, rounded shapes, and colorful mosaics.
It is easy to walk around, and the vibe is pleasant.

Personally, I especially liked the viewpoints over the city, as well as the artistic details everywhere in the park.

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A pleasant walk

I visited this park about fifteen years ago, back when it was still free. It is a pleasant place to enjoy some shade under the pines while wandering through the colorful world of Gaudi, with all its unusual structures. It gets crowded near the main points of interest, but there are also quieter areas in the Mediterranean garden. I took some great photos on the mosaic benches, and the top offers nice views of the city. Now, you have to book in advance and pay to get in. For me, it is fun to do once, but I would not go back with the new price.

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A gorgeous walk in the heart of Barcelona

During my two trips to Barcelona, I had the chance to walk around this park. The first time was on a school trip and the second time with my family. I enjoyed rediscovering this strange place just as much, where the shapes immediately catch your eye. Unfortunately, I learned that Park Güell has started charging for entry since my last visit. I imagine my rating would have been lower and I hesitate to recommend it to my friends and family now, but I still have excellent memories of this place.

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Too bad it costs money

I discovered Park Güell, just like the Sagrada Familia, in the well-known movie L'auberge espagnole. From that moment on, I wanted to discover the beautiful city of Barcelona. Before 2013, Park Güell was free and you could wander around Gaudi's works at your leisure. It is a real mosaic of colors and wacky shapes. I especially remember that monumental staircase and the wavy bench where you can get your picture taken. Unfortunately, the site now requires an entry fee and must be booked in advance.

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A park like no other

Beyond offering a green escape in Barcelona, Park Güell really stands out with its architecture that is like nothing else. You can admire many works and sculptures by the famous artist Gaudi there. It is a very large park, so you will not feel crowded at all despite the number of people. Note that there is an admission fee to get in.

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The best spot for photos

"Artistic" park where you can see iconic Gaudi works in a lush green setting. Up high, you will have some pretty views of Barcelona.

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Beautiful park with nice views of Barcelona

The park is big enough to feel like you are getting out of the city, but small enough to visit easily without wearing yourself out walking for miles.
The traces left by Gaudi are really interesting and make it a special place that stands out from the rest.

Heads up, I recently learned that you now have to pay for entry :(

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An unforgettable experience

I really loved this park, and that’s a given for the history and the works Gaudi left behind there... But mostly for my encounter with a musical instrument I had never heard of at the time: the Hang drum. Unforgettable sounds in a magnificent setting!

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