Take a Look at What’s Inside Park Guell in Barcelona

The Greek Theatre or Nature Square

Nature square or Placa De La Natura is a large esplanade located right at the center of Park Guell. It is a huge open area surrounded by artistic carvings of Antoni Gaudi. It was earlier known as the Greek theatre as the area was planned as a site for outdoor shows, which could be enjoyed from surrounding terraces as well. It has been renamed as Nature square. You can relish the fascinating panoramic views of the park from here. One part of this space is excavated in the rock and the other rests against the Hypostyle Hall. On the side of the stairway, there is an undulating bench coated with a tile-shard mosaic acting as a handrail.

The Entrance and the Porter's Lodge Pavilions

The main entrance to Park Guell is located on the south side of the park, on Carrer d'Olot. The wall which surrounds the entrance is made of rustic stone with ceramic tiling and medallions carrying the name of Park Guell which seems astonishing. The sharp iron gates are designed in the form of palm leaves to give them a natural impression.

On each side, two pavilions shape the potter's lodge out of which the left one is utilized as the pathway to the porter's lodge. The one to the right was previously known as the porter's residence but presently it is a part of the Barcelona History Museum. Both of these pavilions have gorgeous roofs planned by Antoni Gaudi.

The Hypostyle Room

The stairway on the entrance leads to the Hypostyle room which is made of 86 streaked columns prompted in the doric order. The outermost columns are sloped in an undulating pattern. The gallery of the hypostyle room is crowned by an architrave on which the undulating bench is positioned which has an attractive appearance.

There is a channel that collects the rainwater and sends it to an underground tank, which then overflows from the dragon's mouth. The ceiling of the room is formed of a small arch which is made up of clay bricks garnished with original tile-shard mosaics by Joseph.M. Jujol. Inside the room, sections where columns are absent, create a space that looks like three naves, as in a large temple.

The Austria Gardens

Austria Gardens was used as a plant nursery when Park Guell was converted into a public park. The garden has all kinds of plants and it is maintained regularly. In comparison to the rest of the areas of the park, this area has a wholly distinct look.

The garden offers delightful views where you can take beautiful pictures with your beloved, friend, or family. You can also see two houses from its center that were built in Eusebi Guell's time.

The Dragon Stairway

The dragon stairway encloses a dual flight of stairs guarded by two walls with merlons that form terraces. The staircase is divided into three sections.

The first staircase retains capricious shapes like goblins, and as you move on to the next stairway there is the emblem of Catalonia which has a fearless appearance. And the last staircase is surrounded by a dragon or salamander, covered with an adorning tile-shard mosaic.

The Laundry Room Portico

The laundry room portico is situated on the eastern side of the Greek theatre square. This carries you to where there used to be gardens of casa Larrard which Eusebi Guell adopted as his own house. The gallery of the room has the pattern of a great wave crowned with sloping columns, and a double terrace that acts as a supporter. 

It is one of the greatest representations by Gaudi. At the end of the room, there is a spiral ramp that takes the tourists down to the house.

The Roadways Pathways, and Viaducts

On the east side of the Carretera del Carmel exit, point de Baix is located. It is the foremost viaduct of the network that supports the topography and connects several parts of the park. 

Antonio Gaudi had three viaducts planned in his mind with a width of five meters. The three viaducts are named Pont De Baix, the Pont del Mig, and the Pont de Dalt. They are made up of unhewn stones arranged on a structure of slanting columns. The hand trails on the upper parts are crowned by plots with vegetation.

The other road is known as the transversal road which is ten meters wide. It connects the catheters del Carmel with the Sant Josep de la muntanya exit.

Relaxation Areas

Park Guell is spread across 12 hectares and all the sections of the park have different unique structures and designs. This means the visitors can take hours to complete the whole tour which is why the park has several relaxation areas and every kind of recreational facility such as games and outdoor activities. The relaxation areas have been developed after keeping in mind every kind of age group from newborn to old.

The equipment in the relaxation area includes tables, benches, urban furniture, and games for kids and teenagers to help people relax.