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Parc GuellvsPalau Guell
Park Guell and Palau Guell are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Park Guell is the choice of most professionals compared to Palau Guell. Park Guell comes in at 92 with approval from 8 sources including Fodor's, Atlas Obscura and Frommer's.
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Olot 5, 08024 Barcelona
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Fodor's "This park is one of Gaudí's, and Barcelona's, most pleasant and stimulating places to spend a few hours." Full review
Concierge "Gaudí's iconic mosaic lizard and two fairy-tale gatehouses are harbingers of the fantastical landscape that lies beyond this park's entrance."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"North of Gràcia and about 4 km from Plaça de Catalunya, Park Güell is where Gaudí turned his hand to landscape gardening." Full review
Time Out "The fantastical exuberance of Gaudí's imagination remains breathtaking." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This magic place half-way between reality and fantasy, looks onto two quite unique mushroom-shaped buildings straight out of the fairy tale book." Full review
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On top of the hall there is a circular square which offers an extraordinary view over the town.
Let's Go "Park Guell is a garden, park, and housing complex that‘s located on the hill of El Carmel in the Gracia district." Full review
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Tickets are only for certain times, and make sure you arrive early because you’re only supposed to stay in the park for a limited amount of time.
Travel + Leisure "This is one of the most popular parks in the country." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Created by Barcelona's most famous architect Antoni Gaudí between 1900 and 1914, Park Güell was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984." Full review
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Be sure to book your tickets online to avoid the queues.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This magic place half-way between reality and fantasy, looks onto two quite unique mushroom-shaped buildings straight out of the fairy tale book." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden. " Full review
Palau Guell Fodor's Lonely Planet
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Nou de la Rambla 3-5, Barcelona
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Fodor's "Gaudí built this mansion in 1886–89 for textile baron Count Eusebi de Güell Bacigalupi, his main patron and promoter." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Finally reopened in its entirety in May 2010 after nearly 20 years under refurbishment, this is a magnificent example of the early days of Gaudí’s fevered architectural imagination." Full review
Afar Magazine "Palau Güell is an early Gaudí masterpiece, designed for his longtime benefactor, Eusebi Güell." Full review
Let's Go "Commissioned by Eusebi Güell, the wealthy industrialist of Parc Güell fame, Güell Palace has stood tall since its 1888 completion as the master creation of none other than Antoni Gaudí." Full review
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Be sure to look up in the Saló Central to see another example of this: tiny holes in the conical ceiling allow in rays of light, reminiscent of a combination of God’s light piercing clouds and a nicely constructed Indian harem.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This stunning residence, built between 1886 and 1890 to extend the home of the Güell family (with ten children), is a fine example of Gaudí's architectural style." Full review
The Telegraph "A fantastical town house built by Antoni Gaudí for his long-time patron Eusebi Güell." Full review
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You can avoid queues by booking online.
Condé Nast Traveler "The world’s first Art Nouveau building belonged to the Güell family and features a darker palette with an explosion of color on the roof." Full review
Time Out "A fortress-like edifice shoehorned into a narrow six-storey sliver, the Palau Güell was Gaudí’s first major commission, begun in 1886 for textile baron Eusebi Güell." Full review
Fodor's "Gaudí built this mansion in 1886–89 for textile baron Count Eusebi de Güell Bacigalupi, his most important patron." Full review
Frommer's "The facade of the building is Venetian in style and marked by two huge arched entrances protected by intricate forged iron gates and a shield of Catalonia." Full review
