Colonia Güell Barcelona is an industrial village or workers’ colony that was commissioned by Count Eusebi de Güell in 1898 for his textile factory. Located in Santa Coloma de Cervelló, 23 km from Barcelona, Colònia Güell was a response to the rise of industrialization in Catalonia and an escape from the chaos, soot and bustle of the main city.
Count Güell imagined a replica state with a church, shops, theater, schools and gardens, among others. Pioneering modern architects and artists were invited to contribute to its construction, the most famous of which was the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí himself was responsible for the Church of Colònia Güell, 1908-1917, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Colònia Güell Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was a treasured creation of Antoni Gaudí and records show that, if completed, it would be a model for La Sagrada Familia.
The crypt, or the Church, is where Gaudí had total creative autonomy to innovate architectural techniques that were later embodied in other buildings such as Casa Batlló. Colònia Güell is a great way to get into what Catalonia stood for in the 19th and early 20th centuries with its modern architectural styles, quiet streets, and old-world charm.
Some of the most emblematic places in Colònia Güell are La Casa del secretario, El Atenue Unió, La Fonda and others. In 2000, the rehabilitation works began on some of the remains of Colònia Güell to make it more accessible to tourists.
Colonia Güell Barcelona timetable
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Colònia Güell has different opening hours in winter (November to April) and summer (May to October)
Price Colonia Güell
- € 8.5 per ticket
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