The Parc de la Ciutadella ("Citadel Park") is a park on the northeastern edge of Ciutat Vella.
For decades following its creation in the mid-19th century, this park was the city's only green space. The 70-acre (280,000 m2) grounds include the city zoo (once home to the albino gorilla Snowflake, who died in 2004), the Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, a small lake, museums, and a large fountain designed by Josep Fontserè (with possible contributions by the young Antoni Gaudí).
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.5 30,000 reviews
Visit Time
~90 min
Best Time
Spring and autumn
Insider Tips
- · Rent a rowboat on the small lake — a fun activity for families.
- · Look for the monumental cascade fountain, which Gaudí may have helped design.
- · Combine with a visit to the Arc de Triomf just outside the park's western entrance.
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