Barcelona, Spain: Parc Guell

Published: Nov. 30, 2011, 3 p.m.

b"For a playful dose of architectural genius, visit Gaud\\xed's colorful Parc G\\xfcell. Gaud\\xed intended this 30-acre garden to be a 60-residence housing project \\u2014 a kind of gated community. As a high-end housing development, the project flopped. But a century later, as a park, it's a huge success. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com."