Park GuellvsJoan Miro Foundation
Both are recommended by professionals. On balance, Joan Miró Foundation scores slightly better than Park Guell. Joan Miró Foundation has a TripExpert Score of 96 with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, On the Grid and Frommer's.
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Olot 5, 08024 Barcelona
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Fodor's "This park is one of Gaudí's, and Barcelona's, most pleasant and stimulating places to spend a few hours." Full review
Concierge "Gaudí's iconic mosaic lizard and two fairy-tale gatehouses are harbingers of the fantastical landscape that lies beyond this park's entrance."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"North of Gràcia and about 4 km from Plaça de Catalunya, Park Güell is where Gaudí turned his hand to landscape gardening." Full review
Time Out "The fantastical exuberance of Gaudí's imagination remains breathtaking." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This magic place half-way between reality and fantasy, looks onto two quite unique mushroom-shaped buildings straight out of the fairy tale book." Full review
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On top of the hall there is a circular square which offers an extraordinary view over the town.
Let's Go "Park Guell is a garden, park, and housing complex that‘s located on the hill of El Carmel in the Gracia district." Full review
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Tickets are only for certain times, and make sure you arrive early because you’re only supposed to stay in the park for a limited amount of time.
Travel + Leisure "This is one of the most popular parks in the country." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Created by Barcelona's most famous architect Antoni Gaudí between 1900 and 1914, Park Güell was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984." Full review
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Be sure to book your tickets online to avoid the queues.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This magic place half-way between reality and fantasy, looks onto two quite unique mushroom-shaped buildings straight out of the fairy tale book." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden. " Full review
Joan Miro Foundation Fodor's Concierge
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Parc de Montjuic, 08038 Barcelona
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Fodor's "The Miró Foundation, a gift from the artist Joan Miró to his native city, is one of Barcelona's most exciting showcases of contemporary art." Full review
Concierge "After an illustrious career in Le Corbusier's Paris studio and then as Harvard's dean of architecture, Josep Lluís Sert designed the Joan Miró museum in memory of his lifelong friend."
Frommer's "Born in Mallorca in 1893, Joan Miró was one of Spain's greatest artists and, along with Tàpies, the undisputed master of contemporary Catalan art." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Joan Miró, the city’s best-known 20th-century artistic progeny, bequeathed this art foundation to his hometown in 1971." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With its high ceilings, arches, and airy passages, this innovative building houses the world's largest collection of Miró's work plus British art, from 1945 to 1968-that is, postwar to Pop." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Joan Miró Foundation contains over 10,000 works by the artist, who is one of the great names of the 20C avant-garde movement." Full review
Departures "This foundation and modern art museum, located on Montjuïc hill, was created by Miró himself to encourage young artists to get involved in contemporary art." Full review
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Price on request, contact events@fmirobcn.
On the Grid "The monographic museum of Joan Miró, complete with paintings, textiles and sculpture created by the artist, is a must visit for lovers of contemporary and abstract art." Full review
Time Out "Approachable, light and airy, these white walls and arches house a collection of more than 225 paintings, 150 sculptures and all of Miró's graphic work, plus some 5,000 drawings." Full review
Afar Magazine "Joan Miró Foundation The Barcelona-born artist Joan Miró (1893–1983) enlisted architect and friend Josep Lluís Sert to design this modern, light-filled museum devoted to his works." Full review
