Spain
Park Güell
Welcome to Spain! Park Güell is a magical hillside park in Barcelona full of curvy buildings, colorful mosaic tiles, and playful shapes that look like they came straight out of a fantasy story.
Why is it famous?
It was designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, known for his wildly imaginative, curvy buildings.
The park is covered in trencadís, a mosaic technique made from broken pieces of colorful tile and ceramic.
How was it formed?
It was originally planned as a fancy housing development in the early 1900s, but the idea didn't sell, so the city turned it into a public park instead.
Gaudí shaped walkways, columns, and benches to flow like nature, avoiding straight lines wherever he could.
Amazing facts
The park's giant mosaic lizard, nicknamed 'El Drac,' is one of the most photographed spots in Barcelona.
A long, curving bench covered in colorful mosaics wraps around the main terrace, offering sweeping views of the city.
Quick facts
- The park's giant mosaic lizard, nicknamed 'El Drac,' is one of the most photographed spots in Barcelona.
- A long, curving bench covered in colorful mosaics wraps around the main terrace, offering sweeping views of the city.
- Gaudí used tree-like stone columns to hold up part of the park, inspired by shapes in nature.
- It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside several of Gaudí's other Barcelona buildings.