Parc Guell

Hours	10am to 7pm daily
Admission	Free

Yet another masterpiece envisioned and executed by Gaudi is the city's famed Parc Guell, a playground marked by its wonderland-type structures and whimsical atmosphere. The park was intended as a place where Barcelona's aristocracy could gather and was commissioned by Eusebi Guell, one of Barcelona's most well-known businessmen (and coincidentally one of Gaudi's closest friends). The entire park is a magical experience, leaving you to guess what's real and what is not. In true Gaudi style, it has extraordinary and unique stone carvings, accompanied by breathtaking tiles. The buildings and their facades give a nod to the gingerbread houses depicted in Hansel and Gretel, and you can spend hours going in and out of its mazes and tunnels. To get an idea of what the park looks like before you go, make sure to see the film 'L'Auberge Espagnole', which has a beautiful scene taking place inside park. The house where Gaudi himself lived in for 20 years is on the premises, and has now been turned into a museum housing some of his self-designed furniture.