Historic Site · Barcelona, Spain
Park Güell
Park Güell is a complex of parks and gardens in Barcelona with architectural elements, located in the La Salut neighborhood of the Grà. Built 1926.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Barcelona, Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | Antoni Gaudí |
| Area | Area: 0.202 km² |
| Coordinates | 41.4136° N, 2.1528° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Park Güell is known for
Park Güell is a complex of parks and gardens in Barcelona with architectural elements, located in the La Salut neighborhood of the Grà.
About Park Güell
Park Güell is a complex of parks and gardens in Barcelona with architectural elements, located in the La Salut neighborhood of the Gràcia district in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the southern slope of the Turó del Carmel hill, part of the Collserola mountain range, overlooking the city. The separate Parc del Carmel lies on the northern side of the same hill.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Park Güell website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Barcelona |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Barcelona International Airport (BCN) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) · Barcelona, Spain · 8.9 miles away
- Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) · Girona, Spain · 46.3 miles away
- Reus Airport (REU) · Reus, Spain · 54.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Park Güell?
Park Güell is a complex of parks and gardens in Barcelona with architectural elements, located in the La Salut neighborhood of the Grà.
Where is Park Güell located?
Park Güell is in Barcelona, Spain. Its coordinates are 41.4136° N, 2.1528° E.
How do I get to Park Güell?
The nearest town is Barcelona, and the nearest airport is Barcelona International Airport (BCN), about 8.6 miles away (straight line).
When was Park Güell built?
Park Güell was built 1926.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Güell — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212867 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://parkguell.barcelona/ca — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.