[Park Güell | A "garden of nature and art" where Gaudi's dream comes to life]

[Park Güell | A "garden of nature and art" where Gaudi's dream comes to life] — Originally planned for a luxury housing complex, it has been transformed into a World Heritage-listed "sky park of color and twists" 🌿✨ — ⸻ 📍[Location & Access] Located on the southern slope of the Carmel hill in the Gràcia district of Barcelona. About a 20-minute walk from "Lesseps" and "Vallcarca" on the L3 subway line, and buses and shuttles are also available . 🕰️[History & Overview] • Designed by Gaudi at the request of Count Josevic Güell from 1900 to 1914, it was originally intended to be developed into 60 residential lots, but they did not sell, and it was eventually converted into an urban park. Opened in 1926, registered as a World Heritage Site in 1984 ⸻ ✨ Must-see attractions • Porter's Lodge (caretaker's hut): A fairy-tale-like tiled roof and mosaic-decorated entrance building • Dragon Stairs: A popular photo spot with a colorful lizard statue (dragon) in the center of the stairs • Hippostyle Hall (Hall of Columns): A cave-like support space where 86 stone columns gather. It supports the upper square (Natural Square) . • Serpentine bench (Trencadís bench): Designed by Josep M. Jujol, the ceramic shard mosaic benches are arranged around the square, like colorful waves . • Hill of Three Crosses: From the top of the park, you can see the city of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea ⸻ 🎒 Tips • Ticket restrictions: There is a fee to enter the "Monumental Zone" in the center. Advance online purchase is required and you can avoid crowds by specifying your entry time. • Best time to visit: We recommend visiting just after the park opens in the morning when the mosaic lights shine brightly, or in the evening or dusk (). • Time required and clothing: It takes about 90 to 120 minutes to walk around the park, so don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and hydrate. #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Spain #Barcelona