Parc de la Ciutadella, Urban park in Barcelona.
Parc de la Ciutadella is a lush, 70-acre park located in the heart of Barcelona, Spain.
The park was built on the grounds of a former citadel constructed by Philip V of Spain after the War of Spanish Succession.
It houses several museums, a zoo, and the Parliament of Catalonia.
The park is open to the public and offers boat rentals on its small lake.
It features a stunning fountain designed by Josep Fontserè, with possible contributions from young Antoni Gaudí.
Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera
Inception: 1872
Architectural style: Catalan modernism
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
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The Hivernacle is a stunning iron and glass greenhouse located in Ciutadella Park.
The Museu Martorell is known for its significant collections of paleontology and mineralogy.
The Umbracle is an elegant cast-iron and glass structure.
The monument stands as a solemn tribute to the persecuted sexual minorities.
