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Park Güell, a renowned architectural site in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí, is currently in the news due to changes in its access policy. The Barcelona City Council has removed Park Güell from the 'Gaudir Més' program, a local initiative. This action aims to prevent tourists from exploiting loopholes that allowed them to enter the park for free during time slots reserved for residents, effectively circumventing the €18 entrance fee. The move seeks to restore the park as a space primarily enjoyed by locals and eliminate the 'desajustes' (discrepancies) that allowed tourists to gain unauthorized free entry. This decision highlights the ongoing tension between tourism management and the preservation of public spaces for local communities in Barcelona.