Hivernacle, Cultural Asset in Sant Pere Santa Caterina i la Ribera, Barcelona, Spain.
Description
The Hivernacle is a cast-iron greenhouse with extensive glass panels and metal framework situated within Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona. The structure displays typical features of exhibition buildings from this period with generous glazing designed for plant cultivation and display.
History
Josep Amargós i Samaranch designed this structure in the late 19th century when cast-iron construction offered new possibilities for modern buildings. The greenhouse was built during a period when Barcelona was modernizing and expanding its public facilities.
Culture
The building reflects Barcelona's longstanding interest in botanical collections and plant cultivation within its public spaces. It shows how the city valued horticultural practices as an important part of everyday life in the park.
Practical
The structure is located near the Barcelona Zoo entrance and can be viewed from outside the building. Visitors should check access conditions beforehand since maintenance work may affect availability in certain areas.
Did you know?
The metal framework displays intricate patterns that create changing light effects depending on the time of day, giving the structure a constantly shifting appearance. These optical effects arise from the interaction between sunlight and the geometric patterns of the cast-iron design.
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