Stunning place with amazing views!
Park Güell is one of the most notable expressions of the desire for representation and capital city aspirations of the industrial elites of Barcelona at the dawn of the 20th century.
Park Güell was commissioned by Eusebi Güell, which entrusted Antoni Gaudí the plan to create a stylish estate for Barcelona aristocracy.
The location was very excellent, in a healthy setting with gorgeous views over the city and the sea.
The conditions of the building were very rigorous: only one-sixth of the plot could be built upon and the buildings assigned to residential uses. Güell aimed to create the selective British residential estates, that's the reason why he used the English form 'Park' in the name, Park Güell.
Between Güell and Gaudí was not just a simple relationship of artist and patron, but a true story of friendship. Güell was the only one of his contemporaries that understood better the essence of Gaudí's architecture. The two men intensively reviewed the planning aspects of the forthcoming residential complex and its illustrational components.
We don't regret visiting Park Güell. It was a pleasant and beautiful place. It's amazing how art can be found in every corner of the park and in so many different forms. I was impressed by the use of broken china in the mosaic design.
It is a lovely park, relaxing with interesting things to see.
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