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Park Guell's Original Purpose
Park Guell was originally meant to be a housing project with the best-in-class facilities. Located on the top of Carmel Hill, the park offers unparalleled views of the town. Designer Antoni Gaudí along with his patron Eusebi Guell, managed to get a contract for building 60 plots in the area.
However, they couldn't attract enough investors because of many challenges like lack of transport and lease contracts. After Antoni passed away in 1914, Guell had to discard the project. Later, in 1926, the area was transformed and opened as a public park. Today, visitors can explore this unique attraction by securing Park Guell Tickets.
However, they couldn't attract enough investors because of many challenges like lack of transport and lease contracts. After Antoni passed away in 1914, Guell had to discard the project. Later, in 1926, the area was transformed and opened as a public park. Today, visitors can explore this unique attraction by securing Park Guell Tickets.
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The Park Was Gaudí’s Residence
In 1906, Antoni Gaudí purchased the model house in the park to stay there with his niece and father. He chose to stay in Park Guell so that he could proactively look after the construction. Some lesser-known facts about Park Guell state that the popular 'Gaudi House Museum' wasn't designed by Antoni.
Francesc Berenguer had designed the museum, and Gaudi was just responsible for signing the plans. This was because back in the day, Francesc had not earned a reputation for being a qualified architect.
Francesc Berenguer had designed the museum, and Gaudi was just responsible for signing the plans. This was because back in the day, Francesc had not earned a reputation for being a qualified architect.
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Park's Nature-Inspired Architecture
Antoni Gaudi was a nature enthusiast, and always used to ensure that his projects included natural elements. Park Guell's theme is heavily influenced by nature and features vegetation like olive and carob trees. You can find a variety of Mediterranean plants and trees in different areas of the park.
Gaudi also included water storage and collection systems that worked on the principles of irrigation models. You can also observe how the park's architecture features slanted lines and curves, instead of straight lines.
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Gaudi also included water storage and collection systems that worked on the principles of irrigation models. You can also observe how the park's architecture features slanted lines and curves, instead of straight lines.
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Named After Gaudi's Patron
Visitors can't help but wonder why the park was named 'Guell' and not 'Gaudi'. The reason why it's that way is because Antoni Gaudi wanted to name the park after his friend and patron Eusebi Güell. You'd be amazed to know that Park Guell isn't the only place that was named after Eusebi.
Antoni also named many other monuments after Guell, some of them include Palau Güell and Colonia Güell. Moreover, locals also believe that Antoni Gaudi was too modest to use his name for his creations.
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Antoni also named many other monuments after Guell, some of them include Palau Güell and Colonia Güell. Moreover, locals also believe that Antoni Gaudi was too modest to use his name for his creations.
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Home to The Trencadís Technique
One of the most interesting Park Guell facts is that it's where Antoni invented the Trencadís Technique. It's known to be a technique where small pieces of ceramic are put together with cement. You can observe the usage of the technique in various parts of the park.
Get a chance to admire the stunning mosaic on the salamander, located on the staircase leading to the monumental area. Don’t forget to click great pictures with your friends and family with the vibrant salamander in the background.
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Get a chance to admire the stunning mosaic on the salamander, located on the staircase leading to the monumental area. Don’t forget to click great pictures with your friends and family with the vibrant salamander in the background.
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Austria Gardens Actual Purpose
Austria Gardens is the area that was originally meant for housing allotment purposes. However, after the government purchased it and transformed the area into a public park, it became a plant nursery.
It is also known that in 1977 the park was gifted trees by the Austrian government, which is how it got its name. You can enjoy stunning views of the park from Austria Gardens along with the 2 houses built on the property.
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It is also known that in 1977 the park was gifted trees by the Austrian government, which is how it got its name. You can enjoy stunning views of the park from Austria Gardens along with the 2 houses built on the property.
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Hypostyle Room's Original Purpose
Facts about Park Guell state that the Hypostyle Room was originally built as a marketplace for the estate residents. The design of the room draws inspiration from ancient Roman designs and features 86 columns. You can also explore the conduit which is meant to collect rainwater that gets filtered and is sent to the underground tank.
If you are wondering about that dragon on the stairways, it’s a stylish overflow outlet. The mosaic-covered ceilings decorated by Josep Jujol, Antoni's assistant, are a treat to the eyes.
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Construction Duration of The Park
Eusebi Guell commissioned Antoni to design plans for developing a lavish property on the hill in 1900. Antoni planned to build a top-class residential area that features the best-in-class amenities. By 1903, steps, viaducts, two entrance pavilions, and an outer enclosure were completed.
By this time, plots had started selling and the first one was bought by Guell's friend and lawyer Martí TriasDomènech. You'd be surprised to know, that even during its developmental phase, the park was among the most-loved attractions in the town.
By this time, plots had started selling and the first one was bought by Guell's friend and lawyer Martí TriasDomènech. You'd be surprised to know, that even during its developmental phase, the park was among the most-loved attractions in the town.
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