Jardins del Palau de Pedralbes

Why go

The estate gives a different view of Barcelona from the dense centre. Its landscaped paths, fountain and formal palace façade make a gentle stop if you are already visiting western Diagonal or Pedralbes. It is a calm contrast to the busier central boulevards.

What to look for

• The palace façade faces the landscaped grounds.
• The Font d’Hércules remains within the estate gardens.

The full story

The palace grounds grew from the former Güell estate, which included a country house and gardens. Eusebi Güell gave the property to the Spanish royal family, and the house was remodeled as a royal residence in the early twentieth century. The palace façade and garden setting still make that change of use legible. Gaudí contributed to parts of the estate’s garden design; the Font d’Hércules is one detail to seek out. The public-facing visit is the garden, with the palace best understood from outside. Its grounds also differ sharply from the crowded blocks farther along Diagonal, giving this western part of the city a more spacious feel. Spend the visit tracing the garden paths, the fountain and the palace façade. Look up current garden access before making a special trip.

Useful to know

• Check the city’s current garden access information before setting out.
• Combine the gardens with a visit to the Pedralbes end of Diagonal.

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