Park Güell (Spanish: Parque Güell, catal. Parc Güell) is a large garden with architectural elements.It is situated in the Olot street, on the side of Santuari de la Muntanya avenue, in north-central part of the city. Designed by the Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí at the request of his friend Eusebio Guell. Eusebio Guell was Barcelona’s industrialist who fascinated with the English “city-gardens" decided to finance the project. At first Parc Güell was supposed to be a residential area for the rich bourgeoisie spreaded on the area of 20 ha. The construction lasted between 1900-1914. Gaudí never managed to finish the project. In 1922, the Barcelona government bought the land and transformed it into the town park, where you can enter for free. |
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On the Ramblas 3
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A Rooftop in the old city
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On the Ramblas 5
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Sunny and central
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Central and Comfortable
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Park Güell (Spanish: Parque Güell, catal. Parc Güell) is a large garden with architectural elements.It is situated in the Olot street, on the side of Santuari de la Muntanya avenue, in north-central part of the city. Designed by the Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí at the request of his friend Eusebio Guell. Eusebio Guell was Barcelona’s industrialist who fascinated with the English “city-gardens" decided to finance the project. At first Parc Güell was supposed to be a residential area for the rich bourgeoisie spreaded on the area of 20 ha. The construction lasted between 1900-1914. Gaudí never managed to finish the project. In 1922, the Barcelona government bought the land and transformed it into the town park, where you can enter for free.
Buildings designed to house stables and riding area for which later became Gaudís main client, and also good friend, Eusebi Güell.
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