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Palau Guell

Carrer Nou de la Rambla 3-5, Barcelona, Spain
34 93 317 3974
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The roof! Palau Guell
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Ranked #12 of 229 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 125 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Description: This town house was the home of industrialist Eusebi Güell and was Antonio Gaudi's first major building in the city.
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Davehere
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
6 helpful votes
“Reopened - refreshed and stunning”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012 NEW

After an extensive restoration this masterpiece of an upper-class private residence glows. Just off the Ramblas, we scheduled for a 90 minute visit and after an engrossing 3 hours still felt like we rushed through the last few exhibits. Sets of china were fired then broken just to make the mosaics for the chimneys!! More

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TravelbugVietnam
Vietnam
Top Contributor
88 reviews
42 helpful votes
“Another amazing monument to Gaudi's genius”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

Don't miss the Palau Guell just off La Rambla. They only allow a certain number of visitors at a time into this old mansion of a wealthy Barcelona family. This means you are not crowded out as you crane your neck to see the unique decoration. Get the audio guide so you understand what you are seeing. More

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Thierryffm
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
“A place to visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Very pretty palace, with audio guide full of interesting details. Shame there is no furniture left. More

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bettyboopinv
Brisbane
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
11 helpful votes
“Great Views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Gaudi Again!! He left his imprint here on the heights to seal his love of Barcelona. Loved his house. The furniture exhibit was inspirational. More

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MrTomWright
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
“Stunning”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Amazing example of Gaudi's work just off the Ramblas and the whole building is oprn to the public. Free audio guide and entry within 15 mins of buying tickets. Highly recommended. More

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annarella1978
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
“A masterpiece of colours”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Another wonderful work by Gaudi, you have to see it to believe it. One of the best assets of Barcelona and a MUST when visiting the city. Loved it!!! More

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MaxSanita
Auchterarder, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Another unmissable Gaudi Palace!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

The whole architecture is just wow. Gaudi unique style! More

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umami5
Kilkenny, Ireland
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12 reviews
4 helpful votes
“highly recommend”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

beautiful park, peaceful in areas with some fantastic musicians dotted around. Gorgeous works on display and for me it should be seen when in Barcelona More

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Dane-za
Bucharest, Romania
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
“Mansion in Barcelona”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

It is a mansion in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí for the Catalan industrial tycoon Eusebi Güell. The home is centered on a main room for entertaining high society guests. The main party room has a high ceiling with small holes near the top where lanterns were hung at night from the outside to give the appearance of a starlit... More

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chornayakoshka
Guildford
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15 reviews
5 helpful votes
“amazing building”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

loved the chimney pots, excellent audio guide included in price of 10 euros each More

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