Palau Güell
Palau Güell
Palau Güell
a Gaudí building in the Raval district
A rather unknown building by Gaudí and yet, or perhaps because of it, is worth a visit. You can expect richly decorated ceilings, stained-glass windows, snake decorations and ornate iron lamps and other decorative elements, right up to the mosaics on the roof.
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The positives:
This lesser-known Gaudí house in the El Raval district has a medieval kind of architecture – a rare thing in a work of Gaudí. On the rooftop terrace, however, his style becomes more obvious again. The audio guide is included in the price of admission.
The negatives:
There are some nice architectural details here, but most of the original furniture has been replaced.
Last Modified: 24.01.2024 | Céline
Palau Güell
Tickets
The details
at a glance
Opening Hours
1st April to 30th September:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Last admission at 7 p.m.
1st October to 31st March:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Last admission at 5 p.m.
Closed on Monday
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Guided Tours
Free Tours:
Every Sunday: at 10.30 a.m. in French; at 12.00 a.m. in Catalan
Every Saturday, at 10.30 a.m. in English; at 12 a.m. in Spanish
1 Hour, free of charge – included to the admission ticket
Private Tours: Can be booked at 934 725 775 / 771
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Barcelona Card
Reduced admission with the Barcelona Card.
Available for 3, 4 or 5 days.
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Palau Güell
Photo Gallery
What is there
to see?
The palace of Eusebi Güell was created by Antoni Gaudí from 1886 until 1890. It resembles the house of a medieval ruling family much more than a modernist building! Gaudí wanted to reflect the measured, majestic personality of Eusebi Güell.
First off, you’ll notice the large gates at the main façade. When visitors left in their horse-drawn carriages, they should not have to leave the palace and immediately be standing in the street – instead, the carriages could enter the building, right beside the grand stairs. There, the visitors could climb aboard, making the wait much more befitting of their status.
It’s not until you see the roof where the building’s “Gaudí”ness becomes evident: note the colorful chimneys with their ornate mosaics.
Palau Güell
A bit of History
Eusebi Güell, an aristocrat who lived from 1846 to 1918, became successful mainly due to the industrialization of textile manufacturing and through real estate. He discovered Gaudí in 1878, and gave him several jobs over the years: the pavilions on the Güell country estate from 1884 to 1887, this city house in 1886, and the Colònia Güell in 1898. And, of course, let’s not forget the Park Güell, which Gaudí developed from 1900 until 1914!
Official website of the Palau Güell (EN): palauguell.cat
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