Jardins de Joan Brossa, Urban park in Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain.
Jardins de Joan Brossa is a 5.2-hectare urban park in Sants-Montjuïc with forested areas and open spaces across multiple terrain levels. The grounds feature around 40 tree species, artistic installations, and recreational areas that blend nature with creative design.
The land served as a military battery until 1965, then operated as an amusement park before becoming public gardens in 2003. This transformation from military use to recreation to cultural space reflects changing urban needs.
The gardens are named after Catalan artist Joan Brossa, known for combining poetry with visual art. Sculptures and installations throughout the space reflect his creative vision and encourage visitors to engage with art while walking.
The park is best explored on foot, with pathways designed across different terrain levels connecting forested areas and open spaces. Access via Paral·lel metro station is convenient, and the site is family-friendly with recreational installations for children.
Oversized wooden musical instruments and water-pumping installations allow visitors to interact with art in playful ways. These interactive pieces remain from the former amusement park era, merging recreation with contemporary artistic expression.
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