Parc de Güell (Güell Park)

Any art lover should pay this place a visit. It houses a magnificent collection of Antoni Gaud's paintings. The architecture is a mix of whimsical and rustic, with Mediterranean and modernist influences.

Visitors entering from Carrer d'Olot on the southeastern side pass between two gatehouses inspired by the Hansel and Gretel myth. The Dragon Staircase, with its mosaic dragon sculpture, is just a few feet away, leading to the Hypostyle Room. The esplanade, on the top level of this structure, is lined with a beautiful wall that ripples in colorful waves, resembling a sea serpent. The elevated concourse's exterior walls are flanked by vaulted columns that resemble twisted stone tree trunks. The park is wound with walks through garden areas and woodlands that feature magnolias, lavender, and rosemary, as well as a variety of trees, including almond and olive trees, beyond the buildings.