Jardín de Monforte

The Jardín de Monforte is a neoclassical garden split into two sections, one formal with geometric hedge patterns and one more naturalistic with ponds and fountains. Marble statues are scattered throughout to complement the layout.

In 1849 a merchant named Juan Bautista Romero bought the land and hired architect Sebastián Monleón Estellés to design the garden. The property later passed to the Monforte family, whose name it still carries today.

The garden blends ordered geometric design with wilder landscape sections, showing how 19th-century owners mixed two design styles to please themselves. You can sense this balance as you move from the formal hedged areas into the more natural zones.

The garden is centrally located and easy to reach on foot. Early morning or late afternoon visits work best, as the space is quieter and sunlight enhances the water features.

Two white stone lions guard the entrance with an unexpected backstory: sculptor José Bellver originally made them for Spain's parliament, but officials rejected them as too small. Instead they ended up here as a distinctive feature.

Location: Exposició

Creator: Sebastián Monleón y Estellés

GPS coordinates: 39.47747,-0.36486

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47