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Parc de la Ciutadella
NatureVisit: ~90 minFree
The largest park in central Barcelona, laid out where the Bourbon military citadel built after 1714 once stood. It was turned into a park for the 1888 Universal Exposition. It is home to the Parliament of Catalonia, the Zoo, a lake with rowing boats and the monumental Cascade, designed by Josep Fontserè with the collaboration of the young Antoni Gaudí. The Arc de Triomf and the Ribera district are very close by.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Parc de la Ciutadella: 3 missions
- Walk from the Arc de Triomf to the parkStart at the Arc de Triomf, follow the tree-lined promenade to the park entrance and finish on a bench by the lake.
- Row on the park lakeRent a rowing boat on the lake and take a turn on the water.
- Visit the monumental CascadeGo up to the monumental Cascade and take in its ensemble of rocks, fountain and sculpture.
Near Parc de la Ciutadella
Parlamento de Cataluña111 m awayParliament of Catalonia Palace116 m awayBarcelona Zoo276 m awayEl Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria429 m awayMuseu de la Xocolata487 m awayCal Pep573 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Parc de la Ciutadella?
Visiting Parc de la Ciutadella is free.
How much time do you need for Parc de la Ciutadella?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia