Exploring "PARK GUELL" // by GAUDI
Hello steemians I hope you are doing fine!
I am still in barcelona and yesterday I visited the "Park Guell" of Antoni Gaudi. The park was built from 1900 to 1914 and was officially opened as a public park in 1926.
The main entrance of park guell.
One of the houses are placed at park guell.
Perfect design of the entrance.
Numerous representations of animals are hidden between the walls of this park and its sculptures, but undoubtedly the icon of the park is the salamander that rises prominently on the stairs at the entrance of Park guell as one of its fountains. It's made of brick that's clad in Trencadís and measures 2.4 metres in length. Some say it represents the alchemical salamander, symbolising fire.
Me just starring at this masterpiece.
The ceiling full of details.
This is where you usually see photos taken from park guewl. Not only is it an iconic place in barcelona , but the views of the city are perfect. It's a 110-metre long snake-shaped balcony that's also an ergonomic bench, designed to perfectly fit the human body.
The balcony plays with curved forms. The colours and shapes of these small pieces of pottery are scattered all over the bank randomly and, at times, with some sense too. If you look closely, you'll find signs of the zodiac, stars, fish, flowers and religious motifs. Green, blue and yellow predominate, which for Gaudí represented hope, faith and charity.
These walls and pillars that support the roads, are shaped like trunks and palm trees and are made of stone that's the same colour as the land where they stand.
I had a great time guys, really enjoyed the park which is a masterpiece.
If you ever visit Barcelona I totally suggest you to visit park Guell.
Thanks for stopping by guys!
Have a nice day!
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Wow, what a place :D I have heard about this park from many sources, friends and other articles and I've always wanted to visit it ! Looks like such a unique and artistic creation, and your photos captured its beauty very well :) I enjoyed reading this publication~ :D
Thanks for stopping by @veryspider!! It's a real masterpiece combining architecture and nature. If you ever travel to Barcelona you should totally visit park Guell 😊
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