Much is written about the monumental zone along with maps but I really can't find much(or find detailed map) about the free zone except it has amazing views of the city. Does anybody have any suggestions of a route to see the free zone? Are there any specific things to see or should we just enjoy walking around? Thanks much.
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Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
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perhaps this will help
http://www.parkguell.cat/en/prepare-the-visit/map-and-services/
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Barcelona (Catalonia)
2942 posts
The "Monumental area"- which accounts for roughly 7% of the park- requires a ticket. This area contains most of the monuments -but not all, a few can be seen in the free zone- and it's indeed well worth visiting. Tickets can be purchased online or at the booths. For conservation reasons only 800 visitors per hour are allowed into this area and tickets are time-sensitive so visitors are expected to enter the area within the given time slots, hence the reason it's advisable to purchase online, otherwise if bought on the spot you might end up having to wait a long time for your assigned time-slot.
There are a few things to be seen outside the Monumental area which might be of your interest, such as the Viaducte or the Turó de les Tres Creus at the top of the park and with an impressive view of the city. It's advisable to arrive a bit earlier to the park and venture to these sites.
Also for info, The Casa Museu Gaudí (Gaudí Museum) located in the park requires a separate ticket -as it's privately run by the Sagrada Família foundation while the park is public and it's run by the City Council. There's a new attraction a stone throw away of the park, Gaudí Experience which is interesting for those particularly curious about the works of the great architect.
Map: http://www.sitiosdebarcelona.net/tag/plano-del-parque-guell/
Enjoy!