Once the only green space in the Ciutadella Park, Barcelona, was created in 1877. The park has an area of 77 acres and includes Barcelona Zoo. The park has a small lake, fountains, museums and a unique fountain, the park was designed by Josep Fonteré.
A wonderful place to be on a sunny day, Ciudatella Park Barcelona is one of Barcelona’s finest spaces. The park has 77 acres of natural space to enjoy and was built in 1877. Entrance to Ciutadella qPark Barcelona is free and is certainly among the best places to visit for free in Barcelona. Luckily for everyone, Ciutadella Park was designated a Spanish Cultural Heritage site, so its future is guaranteed for future generations to visit.
Ciutadella Park is also home to the magnificent Catalan Parliament building that was built between 1717 and 1727. The Castle of Three Dragons is another building within the park, designed by Lluis Domènch i Montaner as a café restaurant for the 1888 Universal Exposition of Barcelona. The sculpture of Josep Clarà famous Als Voluntaris Catalans is displayed in the park and shown to the public as it was intended after many years of moral and political censorship.
Another notable feature in the Ciutadella Park, Barcelona, is the fountain. The fountain feature was designed by Antoni Gaudí before he was a prominent architect. The water basin feature in front of the fountain has a winged dragon feature. The dragons are to later feature in many of Gaudí’s future projects. A rather lovely boating lake also forms part of the park. Here you can hire a rowing boat for just a few Euros. A perfect way to take in the beauty of this historic urban space.
Is The Park Worth Visiting?
Absolutely the park is worth visiting and should be visited when you are visiting Barcelona. Ever since the park opened, its main purpose was to give enjoyment to the residents of Barcelona. Almost 150 years later, Ciudatella Park is still doing this, this time round giving a natural space to escape the modern hectic life of Barcelona. A stroll around this historic park gives oneself a chance to disconnect and relax from urban life. The lake, fountains and natural vegetation of the park makes one think they are miles away from the city.
Don’t forget, entrance to the park is free, one of few large attractions in Barcelona that doesn’t require a ticket. A great afternoon visit could be done with a visit to the nearby Arc de Triomf, where you can walk down to the park entrance. Since Barcelona Zoo is within the park itself, a visit the zoo would complete the perfect afternoon.
A visit to the Chocolate Museum, Picasso Museum, or the historic Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar are all a few minutes from the park. These top attractions could easily be added to your itinerary to visit after Ciudatella Park. A little further, and you could also explore the Gothic Quarter. Undoubtedly, a visit to Ciutadella Park and some attractions nearby, would make for a great afternoon in Barcelona.
How To Get To Ciudatella Park Barcelona
The closet metro station is Ciudatella Vila Olimpica, line 4. However, you could arrive at the Arc de Triomf station, on the metro line 1. When you leave the station, walk past the Arc de Triomf monument, down Passeig de Lluis Companys and you will arrive at the Ciudatella Park entrance. A much nicer way to view the Arc de Triomf and the park at the same time, both well worth visiting. You could also arrive at the park fom La Rambla, passing through the Gothic Quarter and El Born districts.
