After being amazed by La Sagrada Família and awed by Casa Battló we decided that Gaudí's other works of art were must-sees. On our recent visit to Barcelona, Parc Güell was definitely on our agenda. Originally designed as a housing estate, Parc Güell is now a park open to the public. Gaudí's fantastic imagination is once again evident in all elements of Parc Güell's design. Wandering through the gardens is like wandering through a fairy tale.

The two houses that flank the entrance reminded me of Gingerbread houses. The undulating white tiled eaves look like frosting and the windows are decorated with colourful circular discs that look just like smarties. The houses are even the same colour as gingerbread.



Surely the most recognisable of Gaudí's works, the dragon guarding the park's entrance is a symbol of Catalunya.



On the terrace, a bench covered in colourful mosaics snakes its way around the perimeter. It is supposed to represent a sea-serpent.



Parc Güell is another beautifully designed work of art by Gaudí. He had such a unique vision. To think that gaudy means garish and tastelessly showy. I think it would be nice if the world was Gaudí.

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Our visit to Parc Güell was part of Tapas Travels: The Wilsons + Daleys do Spain. Mum, Dad, Andrew and I did a 3-week road trip around Spain with a few days tacked on in Portugal at the end of the journey. Other entries from this trip include: La Mezquita, La Sagrada Família, The knee bone's connected to the thigh bone.