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Tucked into the sunny slopes of Carmen Hill, ​Park Güell is ​Gaudí’s wild garden playground—full of twisting paths, bold designs, and quirky creatures. The star of the show? El Drac—the colorful, mosaic-covered lizard that’s become the park’s unofficial mascot. Want to know where to spot it and why it’s so famous? Here is everything you need to know about this colorful structure, where to find it within Park Güell, and more!

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Overview of the Park Güell lizard

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One of Park Güell’s most beloved stars is its colorful guardian, El Drac. The name might sound like a fearsome Spanish mob boss, but this mosaic lizard is pure charm. Nearly every visitor lines up for a photo or selfie with the iconic Park Güell Lizard—so don’t be surprised if you have to wait your turn during busy hours!

Created with Gaudí’s collaborator Josep Maria Jujol, this Gaudí lizard is made from broken mosaic shards using the trencadís technique—Gaudí’s signature style. Its vibrant scales are a patchwork of colors, shapes, and textures, laid out in joyful, asymmetrical chaos—just like the rest of the park.

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Where is the Park Güell lizard located?

  • Near the main entrance, you will find a grand staircase, known as Escalinata monumental, that leads to the Hipóstila room.
  • The Barcelona Park Güell lizard is located on this stairway at the entrance to Park Güell.
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Gaudi’s dragon stairway inside Park Guell

Park Guell Dragon

The stairway is hard to miss. Rising from the entrance esplanade, are two enormous white staircases with a magnificent scaly balustrade and numerous little nooks of shrubbery, flower beds, and trickling dragon fountains around it. The stairway is surrounded by two walls with merlons that form terraces. Under this, there are two grottos. The one to the right was used as a waiting shelter.

On the first landing, you will find some creatures like goblins. Halfway through, on the second landing, you will find the emblem of Catalonia. Further up, you will find the Park Guell dragon or salamander that has grown into a defining icon of Park Güell's history. On the last flight of steps, sheltered by the hypostyle room, is an Odeon, a Greek-theatre-shaped bench.

Other Park Güell animals

Park Guell Dragon

Gaudí’s love for nature slithered, roared, and swam its way into Park Güell. His animal sculptures, made with vibrant mosaic tiles, bring the park’s wild side to life.

Snake: At the entrance, you’ll spot a coiled, colorful snake wrapped in the Catalan flag. Some say it’s Nejustan, the serpent from Moses’ staff—because Gaudí never did subtle.

Lion: Look up from the balcony and you’ll see a regal row of lion heads. Stylish? Yes. Functional? Also, yes—they double as a clever drainage system.

Octopus: On the ceiling of the Hypostyle Room, a giant octopus spreads its tentacles. It’s not just for show, it symbolizes the hidden water system running through the roof.

Frequently asked questions about the Park Güell lizard

Where is the lizard in Park Güell?

The Barcelona Park Güell lizard, popularly known as "el drac" (the dragon), is located on the stairway at the entrance.

What are the other names that the Park Güell lizard is known by?

The Park Güell lizard is also known as 'El Drac' (the dragon), Barcelona lizard, and the Salamander.

What are the other animals you can find at Park Güell?

You can find lion heads, a snake and even an octopus created by Antoni Gaudi at Park Güell.

Why is the Park Güell dragon important?

Barcelona is a city that is home to over 400 dragons, as the animal alludes to the legend of Saint George, who is the patron saint of Catalonia. Of all these dragons, the dragon at Park Güell is the most photographed and world-renowned, most likely because of Gaudi's unique trencadis style.

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