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The Parc de la Ciutadella (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈpaɾɡ də lə siwtəˈðeʎə]; "Citadel Park") is a park on the northeastern edge of Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. For decades following its creation in the mid-19th century, this park was the city's only green space.
Ciutadella Park has a large number of century-old trees and a wide range of elements: the monumental waterfall, 19th-century buildings now used as museums, a lake for rowing boats, pathways and numerous sculptures. It shares the site with the city zoo.
Wonderful park that is free to vistitors and only 10 minutes walk from the Gothic Quarter. The 31 hectares include the city zoo (worth a visit), the Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, a small lake, museums, and a large fountain designed by Josep Fontserè (and it's said contributions by a young Antoni Gaudí).
The Parc de la Ciutadella is very idyllic and probably the greenest oasis in the megacity of Barcelona. It invites you to relax, to rebound and to go for long walks, as well as for a picnic. You can also use a rowing boat on the lake.
The Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona's urban "green lung", is no ordinary park. In 1869, the demolition of the military citadel, built a century earlier by Philip V, was highly significant for a boom Barcelona with its sights firmly set on the 1888 Universal Exhibition.
The Parc de la Ciutadella, built on the grounds where the city’s fortress once stood, is Barcelona’s most central park and for many years, was the only public park in the city. It measures over 17 hectares and lies on the north-eastern part of Ciutat Vella.
Jun 30, 2023 · Barcelona's Parc de la Ciutadella is a cultural center in the city. Here's what to see, when to go, what art not to miss, and where to eat nearby.
