Of all the Gaudi-related attractions in Barcelona, Parc Guell is really a special place. First of all because unlike the others, which are individual buildings, this one is a public park, and therefore much larger. Moreover, it is here that Gaudí decided to have his home built, which today has been converted into the Gaudí House-Museum. Not to mention that from this privileged vantage point, along the slopes of the Carmel hill, you can admire a truly unique panorama of Barcelona, with views ranging from the Glories Tower to the Sagrada Familia, from the Gothic Quarter to the seaside neighbourhoods.
Among the many attractions of Parc Guell, you won’t want to miss the staircase at the entrance, the symbol of which is the dragon – or salamander – all covered in mosaics and quickly becoming the symbol of the park. Climbing the stairs you will reach the Sala Hipostila, a huge open-air area with 86 columns, originally designed to house a market. Finally, don’t leave Parc Guell without visiting Plaza de la Naturaleza, the park’s main terrace, where you’ll find a long bench in the shape of a sea snake where you can stop to rest and take beautiful photos of Barcelona.
Parc Güell is a municipal garden, so it can be visited free of charge, but you will need to pay an entrance fee to access the monumental area.
As it is one of the most visited attractions in Barcelona throughout the year, we recommend that you buy your ticket online by following questo link a few days in advance, to guarantee your access and to avoid queuing at the ticket office.
In addition to the single ticket, you can also have an expert guide accompany you during your visit to the Park: this is the best solution, for just a few euros more, to have an in-depth visit and discover everything about Gaudí’s works.
Also, if in addition to the Parc Güell you would like to visit the Sagrada Familia and take a sightseeing bus tour of the city, choose a combination ticket: it will save you money on buying individual tickets for each attraction.
Parc Guell is located on Carmel Hill, a green area north of the Gracia district, not far from El Guinardó. We are about 5 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona.