Eusebi Guell entrusted Gaudi to create an estate for wealthy people, in Barcelona on land that he purchased in the Monumental zone, high above the city where the air was clean and healthy. Unfortunately the project was not viable and Guell halted it in in 1914. When Guell died his family offered the property to the city council. They purchased it in 1922 and opened it as a public park four years later.
Since then Gaudi has become an international treasure, and his creation was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1984. Here are some the fabulous mosaics in the park.
And here is Eusebi Guell himself, standing in the Hippostyle room.
Lucid Gypsy 
I really loved my visit here some years ago, and your photos are so fabulous.
I really loved my visit here some years ago, and your photos are so fabulous.
Thank you for yet more reminders of our visit. I was fascinated by Gaudi’s work but at times found it a little ‘mind blowing’. Not in the astonishing way but in the spinning that my head undertook when surrounded by it. Thank you so much for this series of posts Gilly!
Absolutely f.a.s.c.i.n.a.t.i.n.g. I agree with Julia. It would become somewhat overwhelming in short time as there’s so much mosaic all at once. Still, a fabulous idea. ❤ ❤
I love these photos, Lucid. 🙂 We were there last May, I didn’t get good shots.
Having visited Barcalona four or five times and each time seen a little bit more of th
Oops that went too soon. I was saying having seen more of his work each time you really do appreciate the genius. Just waking round spotting little gems makes for a delightful morning. Thanks for the reminder. You take great pictures.
Thank you, you’re very kind 🙂
Great shots, Gilly. Gaudi was an artistic genius. I love his work. 🙂
Lovely gallery Gilly. I was overwhelmed by the crowds in Park Guell to enjoy it fully.
Love it Gilly
You have done so well Gilly to get shots of the beautiful mosaics without too many people in them
I was peeking over your shoulder (could you tell?) 🙂
They are nice…but they’re a little gaudy aren’t they?
You’re so right!
Did you change your avatar image?
thanks for introducing me to this cool place xxooo I like mosaics and it was nice to see this expression with it – I think I so often think Mexico – and well, I like the mixed elements here.