Palau Güell

Gaudí built this as a town residence for Eusebi Güell between 1885 and 1890, on a narrow street off the Rambla, which is why the two parabolic arches at street level are wide enough to take a horse and carriage straight into the building. The plan turns on a central parlour that rises the full height of the house under a perforated parabolic dome, designed for receiving and entertaining. Twenty mosaic-clad chimneys stand on the roof terrace, and admission is waived on the first Sunday of the month.

Building Type

Residential

Opening Hours

Apr-Oct: 10:00-20:00; Nov-Mar: 10:00-17:30

Admission Fee Required

Yes

Official Website

inici.palauguell.cat/

UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Year

1984

Category: Culture & History

Tags: gaudi, unesco, palace, raval

Coordinates: 41.3788127, 2.1742337

Part of Gaudí buildings standing in Barcelona

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