• Janice GuimondSpain 2025Traveler
    My first glimpse of the topography of the park, and the 'rooftops,'
    1Stone arch bridge surrounded by flowers and greenery.Colorful flowersPillars holding up the main terrace. Art, not just support.Example of the ceiling in the pillar areaMe 😊1Classic GaudíClassic GaudíStairs to the main terrace.Detail around a windowBelow a bridgeBridgeThe model home of the development. Gaudí lived here for 20 years.The model home of the development.Hoodoo? 😊Looking a little sweaty 😉.I liked the look of these things, and the agave plants atop.Gaudí house again, from higher up.My first glimpse of Sagrada Familia was from Park Güell. It totally dominates the skyline.1My favorite photo from the park visit 😊.

    Barcelona - Park Güell

    May 26 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F

    It's amazing how these sites in Barcelona sell out well in advance. Park Güell is no exception, so it's good I purchased tickets in advance. This park was originally envisaged as a luxury housing development, but it didn't take off. Gaudi designed the funky buildings, bridges, terraces, etc. They open for public access at 9:30am (locals can use the park from 7am), and let 1,300 people in every hour. I was first in line for my entrance (one of nine) for the 9:30am slot. It really wasn't too bad, until they let the 10:30am folks in too. The park is up the hill from the city, and is a hilly park, so I got in my morning exercise 😉.Read more