For our second full day in Barcelona we decided to head to Park Güell. We started early for a coffee and croissant and then walked to our destination. It took us a little under an hour, we could have used transit but we are finding that we like walking so we can see the city. Park Güell is a public municipal garden and architectural complex in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí. Eusebi Güell hired Gaudí in 1900 to build a luxury housing estate for wealthy families on Turó del Carmel hill. It never ended up being a community. Only two houses were built. Gaudí lived there for over 20 years. I found it very lovely, the mosaic work was amazing.
The Three Crosses is the highest point of the park. You could see Sagrada Família and the Montserrat Monastery from the top. It was a pretty hazy day in Barcelona today, but still amazing views.
We did the long walk back to our hotel, this time all downhill and stoped for a snack at Tapas 24. It was not too bad. We had pastas bravas, which we have had a few times. I find it so interesting that everyone has their own take on the dish. Then, we went back to our hotel for a little break before heading out for dinner. Tomorrow, our last day, Girona!
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