Jardins de la Glorieta, Public garden in Ciutat Vella district, Valencia, Spain.
Jardines de la Glorieta is a public garden in the heart of Ciutat Vella laid out in a cross pattern with multiple plant types and shaded corners. The space includes stone seating with iron frames and a children's play area within the grounds.
The garden began in 1812 when French general Louis Gabriel Suchet ordered its creation between Santo Domingo convent and Valencia's Customs building. This origin during the Napoleonic occupation shaped its early development as an urban space.
The name Glorieta refers to a circular plaza, reflecting its role as a gathering space in the neighborhood. Locals and visitors use the shaded areas throughout the day to sit and watch life pass by.
Entry to the garden is free for everyone and shade is available throughout thanks to trees and planted areas. Visitors with children will find a designated play area, and the stone benches offer comfortable resting spots.
At the center stands a Triton sculpture created by Italian artist Giacomo Antonio Ponsonelli in 1833 that has anchored the space ever since. This water figure was originally an important artistic statement intended to elevate the garden's character.
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