5/50.- Barcelona, Parc Güell - Main Entrance

We are at the "Parc Güell"'s main entrance. You can see the Dragon sculpture (well, in fact, I'm not sure if it is a dragon or a lizard). The dragon is a typical Catalan symbol. Do you know the Saint George Legend (Sant Jordi)? The Saint killed the dragon, which threatened the community. He finally married the princess. And now Sant Jordi's day is celebrated as the lovers day (April 23rd). Women give books to their lovers, and men a rose to their lady.

The columns at the back support a square with a great Snake Bench. Let's go there ...

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