Gaudi´s Sagrada Familia

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.

 

For Modernism lovers, Barcelona is a “must” place to visit, not only because of the 14 different works that Gaudi left in the city, but also for the, at least fifty, masterpieces of other architects of his time. But, if you don’t have much time when visiting Barcelona, and you would like to concentrate only in the works of genius Gaudi, we present you here the route that we propose…

 

Finca Güell by GaudíBuildings designed to house stables and riding area for which later became Gaudís main client, and also good friend, Eusebi Güell.


Unlike the other works undertaken by Gaudí in his first buildings, the exterior of this property is very sober and lacking of windows. In this case Gaudi his attention to the functionality of the interiors. The materials used are again basically bricks and tiles, maintaining a more relaxed neo-Mudejar style. 
Inside is currently The Gaudí Chair of the UPC University.

 

 

 

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EL Capricho de GaudíThis was the second work given to Gaudí, and the first one to be finished. Its located in Comillas in the province and autonomous community of Cantabria in northern Spain.


The building is known as El Capricho, that seems quite appropriate since it was built for Máximo Díaz de Quijano, a single person who did not need much living space for himself and his service.

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For the first time are curved lines in the artist's work. The existing tower above the main entrance has a specific purpose, and that inside there is only a narrow spiral staircase leading to a small balcony, but gives it originality and enriches the building.


Its exterior decor is more restrained and less bizarre than his other early work, Casa Vicens, which conducted almost in parallel in Barcelona. Here is also appreciated the Arab-Muslim influence. The massive columns of the entrance, free interpretation of the Doric style are a reminiscent of medieval times.

 

The Sagrada Familia is one of the most popular barcelona attractions, attracting around 2 million visits a year, so it can get quite crowded during peak season. The best time to visit is in the morning or off season.

Sagrada familia opening times

October to March 9.00 - 18.00
April to September 9.00 - 20.00
25 and 26 december, 1 and 6 Januaray 9:00 - 14:00

No tickets sold during the last fifteen minutes before closing time.

Sagrada Familia Prices

General €11.00
Reduced
Bus Turístic
Barcelona Card
Ruta del Modernisme
€10.00
Special
Groups(more than 20 people)
Youth card
Retired
Students
Under 18
€9.00
Free
Friends of the church
Children under 10
Disabled (65%) +1 companient
€0.00

Combined ticket

Sagrada Familia + Gaudí House-Museum

General €13.00
Special
Retired
Students
Under 18
€11.00

Admission charges only include admission to the church. All services are charged seperately

 
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