The entrance to the park

Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Parc Güell, in Barcelona Photo by Montrealais. ... The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, αρχιτεκτων, a master builder, from αρχι- chief, leader and τεκτων, builder, carpenter) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... El Carmel is a hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ... Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia, an autonomous community in Spain. ... Catalan can mean: the Catalan language inhabitant of Catalonia Eugène Charles Catalan the mathematician a Catalan solid Catalan numbers the Catalan Opening, a chess opening the Catalan forge, a type of open hearth furnace that was a precursor to the blast furnace There is also information on Catalan names. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... Antoni Gaud i Cornet (more widely known in the English speaking world under the Spanish version of his first name, as Antonio Gaud , or, just simply, Gaudi), (25 June 1852–10 June 1926) was a Catalan architect famous for his unique designs expressing sculptural and individualistic qualities. ... 1900 (MCM) was an exceptional common year starting on Monday. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... UNESCO logo UNESCO (the Kajal Sen/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ...

The park was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site. The idea of Count Eusebio de Guell. It was inspired by British developments, hence the original English name Park. It has been converted into a municipal garden. It can be reached by underground, although the stations are at a certain distance, by the regular buses, or best by the tourist buses. While the Park is free, Gaudí's house — containing furniture that he designed — can be visited at a cost. Count Eusibio Güell, is a great Catalan patriarch and was a man who profited greatly from the industrial revolution which hit Catalonia in the late 19th Century. ...

Gaudí's mosaic work on the main terrace

The design of the Park is clearly the work of an architect and Gaudí's unique style is also easily distinguishable. Wavy, lava-like shapes, at places tree-like or in form of Doric columns or stalactites, sometimes lavishly decorated with ornaments of broken ceramic fragments, a Catalan technique. The landscaping of the Park is largely in tune with the natural terrain; steep slopes and cliffs have been allowed to remain, with winding paths, cuttings and grottoes adding to the natural feel.. Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 380 KB) Taken by Burn the asylum, April 2004. ... Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 380 KB) Taken by Burn the asylum, April 2004. ... Antoni Gaudi Antoni Gaudí i Cornet, in Spanish Antonio Gaudí (25 June 1852–10 June 1926) was a Catalan architect famous for his unique designs expressing sculptural and individualistic qualities. ... Water droplet coming out of the central canal of a stalactite A stalactite (Greek stalaktos, dripping Σταλακτίτης), or dripstone, is a type of speleothem that hangs from the ceiling or wall of limestone caves. ... Trencadis is Catalan (the language of Catalunya, a province in northeastern Spain) and refers to a type of mosaic created from broken tile shards. ...

Gaudí's multi coloured mosaic dragon fountain at the main entrance

Although it sounds unlikely, the place is skilfully designed and composed to bring the peace and calm that one would expect from a park. The buildings, though very original and remarkable, are relatively inconspicuous, considering other buildings designed by Gaudí. They have fantastically shaped roofs with unusual pinnacles. The focal point of the park is the main terrace, surrounded by a long bench in the form of a sea serpent. Gaudí used the shape of left by a naked man, sitting in clay, to design the curvature of the bench. The curves form a number of enclaves, creating a more social atmosphere. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 642 KB) Summary Image of the multi coloured mosaic dragon fountain at the main entrance to Park Guell in Barcelona Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 642 KB) Summary Image of the multi coloured mosaic dragon fountain at the main entrance to Park Guell in Barcelona Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old... Antoni Gaudi Antoni Gaudí i Cornet, in Spanish Antonio Gaudí (25 June 1852–10 June 1926) was a Catalan architect famous for his unique designs expressing sculptural and individualistic qualities. ... Loch Ness Monster (Painting) by Heikenwaelder Hugo Sea serpents are a kind of sea monster either wholly or partly serpentine. ...

The large cross at the Park's high-point offers the most complete view of Barcelona. It is possible to view the main city in panaroma, with the Sagrada Familia and the Montjuïc area visible at a distance. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Montjuïc - Hill of the Jews in medieval Catalan language or maybe a corruption of Latin Mons Jovicus (that is, hill of Jupiter). ...

External links

• Park Güell at Google Maps
• Parque Guell Barcelona - Gardens Guide
• Park Güell Photo Gallery
• Park Guell Information and Photos

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