Park Guell Reviews and Photos, Barcelona

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Rambling through Parc Guell

November 30, 2004
Rated 5 of 5 by LondonTraveller from Detroit, Michigan

Another work attesting to the brilliance of Gaudi. He cleverly weaves paths up the sides of the foothills of the Pyrnees. He also decorates with a fountain, beautiful mosaics, and other interesting art forms. The many observation points give great views of the city and even out over the sea. The Gaudi Museum is also in this park, although I did not visit it. This is best visited on a clear day. It's truly incredible and possibly my favorite thing to see in Barcelona!

From journal Gothic Barcelona

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Parc Güell

October 1, 2004
Rated 5 of 5 by leblanfo from Indianapolis, Indiana

From our hotel, we took the metro to Lesseps and tried to follow Rick Steves' directions from his book, but we were off. WAAAY off. We followed street signs posted every few meters. They directed us to go straight uphill! Turns out we missed a crucial turn and took a long way uphill because our return route was much shorter. There isn't a metro stop directly to Parc Güell, so follow the directions carefully!

We found Parc Güell beautiful, but HOT. And since we walked straight uphill (see the pictures!), we needed a cold drink. The cafe on top of the Parc was horribly overpriced - 2,25€ for a can of coke! If you need a drink, walk down to the cafe below or outside the Hansel and Gretl homes - the gift shop has a snack bar inside, plus trinkets and such that are cheaper.

We really enjoyed the colorful benches and tile work done by Antonin Gaudi in Parc Güell. Plus, we had beautiful vistas of the city. Look around (and over the benches) to see the small details he included, such as the waterspouts.

One of the top favorites for kids is probably the lizard at the front entrance to the park. It was so overrun by kids that we were unable to get close pictures. This is also a popular souvenir theme that pops up in all of the gift shops.

Overall, I loved Parc Güell for the colors and the design. Some of my favorite photographs are from the park - the tile work is so beautiful and vibrant on film. Also, the gift shops have great postcards, so I stocked up on ones to write and frame (cheaper than real art! prettier too!). The whole family should enjoy Parc Güell and give 1 to 2 hours to enjoy it.

From journal Lots of Gaudi in Barcelona

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Parc Guell

May 17, 2003
Rated 3 of 5 by Yadi from Dallas, Texas

A lot of people are disappointed with Parc Guell. It is very difficult to reach, since you will have to walk a little over a mile uphill to get there, only to find that it is merely a place for sightseeing. Nevertheless, you should go visit and form your own opinion about the place. Reserve about 2 to 3 hours to visit the park (most of this time will be spent going to and returning from the park). One thing I want to mention: There’s no way I would visit the park during the hot, humid summertime! That’s when you realize it is not worth it. But if you happen to be in Barcelona during the spring or fall, by all means go and enjoy the scenic view. Bring a few bottles of water with you. Children and the elderly will tire very quickly, so please consider this before planning your trip there.

Built under the assumption that it would one day become a residential neighborhood, Gaudi once again used his unusual approach in architecture to create an unconventional park that overlooks the wonderful city and bay area of Barcelona. The use of mosaics gives this park a very colorful and charming look.

From journal Spain in 10 days- 1st stop: Barcelona

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Park Guell

November 27, 2002
Rated 4 of 5 by meadowlark from Boston, Massachusetts

It's a long hike up to this park from the metro but well worth it. Take a moment to stop at one of the excellent pastry shops on the way to make the trip more pleasant.

This park feature yet even more of Gaudi's unique architectural style and is another must see. One of the "structures" as a "second floor" you can walk up stairs to. From here is an excellent view of the city stretching all the way to the waters edge. I would leave at least an hour to explore the park and an hour to get to and from the park from the metro!

From journal Minibreak: Barcelona