The Park Güell is named after Gaudi's great patron, Count Eusebi Güell. Although initially planned as a residential garden city in the English style (hence the name 'Park'), the initiative was unsuccessful and only one showhouse was built, like the one which was Gaudi's home and today houses the museum devoted to the architect. Fnially Güell donated the park to the municipallity council in 1923 and since then it has belonged to the municipality and been a unique public park enjoying a prime location.