This elevation was formerly called Montana Pelada, “since virtually had no vegetation whatsoever and was a sloping wasteland. The Parc Guell is located on Mount Caramel Turó on the hillside overlooking the sea. They give the city a distinct character and panoramic views from the height. Its territory has gentle undulations that create delicate mountains outside the city center. With one of its banks bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the city has taken great relevance for its varied cultural exchange, the city’s urban design and architectural diversity and heritage. The symbolic value, the detailed route, the character of each of the different spaces, the variety of vegetation, and geographic location, have made the Parc Guell in one of Barcelona’s greatest attractions for tourists, and in turn, is a Single lung Catalan people who find in him a creative and magical shelter itself from a city with immense cultural value added.īarcelona is a city located in northeastern Spain. The deep work of Gaudí was able to hand that first goal for which it had been designed, and well set to another level. While its commercial purpose was a failure, years later, and changing its primary goal was a great contribution to the city and all the inhabitants of Barcelona. The Parc Guell is the only large-scale urban project designed by Gaudi. Guaudí man found someone who was moved by his works, and giving him all the calm and confidence to act without interfering in their decisions. Relying on their hands and intellect to design and build works like the Palau Güell, Finca and Bodegas Güell Pavilions Güell, and the Crypt in Colonia Güell. In this way become a sort of patron of the architect. What most interested him was the perception that he had about the nature and its close linkage with the work of man himself for whom something was also interested in chemistry and biology. Güell Gaudí could feel unique and innovative spirit. On that occasion, he was struck by a cabinet made by Gaudi for the Universal Exhibition in Paris.įrom the outset established a good relationship and shared tastes and interests. Güell Gaudí met the young man in 1878, a year before he was received as an architect. At the same time, was also a deputy of Catalan, plunge into politics, being created Earl of Alfonso XIII in 1910. This millionaire served several professions, such as painter, writer, chemist and biologist.
If you're looking for something different and fun, I would strongly recommend this tour.Eusebi Güell was an influential Catalan businessman, member of a bourgeois family in the city. There is not a rigid schedule on this tour so we never felt rushed. We also tried different hams at the local market, had great tapas, tried some vermouth and later had a great lunch with delicious wine. We tried a wide variety of foods starting with an informal breakfast of brioche and chocolate drinks in a local park. Maybe we were just lucky but our group had great chemistry (or maybe this tour attracts like-minded people) and it just felt like a day with old friends. Our guide Montse shared her insights and intimate knowledge of these areas in a very informal way. This is not a tour of "wow experiences" but rather a very relaxed exploration of less well known neighborhoods with lots of walking. The Circle Barcelona tour turned out to be an excellent choice. While there's lots of walking, the pace was leisurely with time to notice little things and stop to get a sense of the rhythm of everyday life away from the Ramblas.Īfter visiting Barcelona's main attractions (Las Ramblas, Barri Gotic, Sagrada Familia, etc.), I was looking for something off the beaten path, something a little unique. It was easy to fantasize about where we'd buy our own pied-a-terre. As an architect, Alex was expert at explaining the various styles, techniques, and histories of the buildings that typify each neighborhood. Alex gently mentioned that paella is really from Valencia and was very pleased when we said that we preferred fideua in Barcelona. There's lots for foodies to enjoy with stops for cacaolot, food markets for Catalan embutidos, botifarra, and sobrasada, a rustic Catalan bodega for lunch with an obligatory porro mess, and housemade vermut. It was like a friend of a friend proudly showing off the favorite parts of her hometown. We were lucky to be the only family, so she gave us a very personalized experience. My wife, teen-aged daughter, and I thoroughly enjoyed our day of discovery with Alex. Barcelona's tourist explosion has packed more and more visitors into the same small "monument zone." Circle Barcelona introduces travelers to a bigger and even more interesting city.
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