19th Feb 2011 Barcelona Day 3 – Eixample Part 4 Parc Guell

Parc Guell - The Park is open daily from 10am to 6pm in the winter and 10am to 9pm in the summer. Admission is free. There are about two miles of pathways and trails here, so wear comfortable shoes and prepare yourself for lots of steep climbs.

Entrance Pavilions – two fairytale like gatehouses with oval grounds and tiled tentacle like exteriors mark the entrance to the park.

Double Staircase – water trickles down from the mouth of the emblematic multicoloured dragon that presides over this monumental flight of steps.

Hypostyle Hall – a total of 86 classical columns support the weight of the square above, set in the ceiling are mosaics representation of the sun

Viaducts – there are three snaking viaducts within the park

The Square – a serpentine bench covered in mosaic curves its way around the edge of this square, intended for markets and public events and views over Barcelona

Casa Museum Gaudi – this house was lived in by Gaudi until he moved to the Sagrada Familia, and contains furniture designed by the architect.  

End of the tour – Dan still looking happy :)