Unveil the magic of the Park Güell Lizard

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.

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.