Parks in Barcelona

Antoni Gaudi's architectural creations have a place of honour in the park. Among the copies of his famous works is a model of the Sagrada Familia cathedral. It doesn't look as overwhelming and intimidating as the original, so it's safe to view even with a toddler.

One of the slopes of the Collserola mountain range was cultivated at the end of the 18th century. It began as a neo-classical garden, and in the mid-nineteenth century, a romantic garden was also created. Despite the boring names, both parks promise plenty of adventure for children.

But during its existence, Citadel Park (Parc de la Ciutadella) acquired other structures. For example, the Arc de Triomphe, which was built for the World Exhibition of 1888, the Castle of the Three Dragons, and the amazing Cascade Fountain. Antonio Gaudi, then a novice architect, took part in the ...

The design and construction of the park lasted from 1901 to 1914; according to the project, residential buildings and gardens were to be located on 17 hectares. Unfortunately, in 1914, Eusebi Güell died, and work on the project stopped. The heirs of the count sold the hill with the unfinished ...