Ciutadella Park, literally translated in English, means ‘Park of the Citadel’. Indeed this park replaced the Citadel which had previously dominated the city of Barcelona.
A symbol of military repression and violence, the citadel was demolished during the revolution of 1868, and upon the occasion of the World Fair in 1888 the people appealed to the best architects in the city to build the park which we know today.
On the grass you will find groups of every age and every type having a picnic, sunbathing or practicing many and varied activities such as juggling with clubs, balancing, doing some capoeira and even the hula-hoop! Guitarists and drummers give rhythm to the sunny afternoons, it's really is a cool place where you can meet new and very original people: from families with their children to hippies, sportsmen and musicians. Everybody has a place here.
All around you can see people trying to perfect different activities and shows.
The park features a lake where you can rent a boat and take a ride on the water for approximately 5€ per half hour. There are numerous other things to be seen too, such as the fountain with its waterfall, the buildings that still remain from the citadel parish, the Institute of Secondary Education and the Parliament of Catalonia. You can also visit the Geology museum, the Museum of Zoology, as well as the Modern Art Museum of Catalonia. Also, to amuse kids or any friends you may have visiting, there is the Barcelona Zoo. All this is available without even leaving the park!
But if you just fancy a walk, there is no place better than this Parc de la Ciutadella, with its trees, exotic plants, impressive statues (seek out the enormous mammoth behind the lake) and the endless possibilities for people-watching. At the weekend there are always lots of events taking place, such as concerts, festivals and dancing in the gazebo.
OPENING TIMES:
Every day: 10 h to 21 h
ACCESS
Metro: Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica (Yellow Line, L4)
A symbol of military repression and violence, the citadel was demolished during the revolution of 1868, and upon the occasion of the World Fair in 1888 the people appealed to the best architects in the city to build the park which we know today.
All around you can see people trying to perfect different activities and shows.
But if you just fancy a walk, there is no place better than this Parc de la Ciutadella, with its trees, exotic plants, impressive statues (seek out the enormous mammoth behind the lake) and the endless possibilities for people-watching. At the weekend there are always lots of events taking place, such as concerts, festivals and dancing in the gazebo.
OPENING TIMES:
Every day: 10 h to 21 h
ACCESS
Metro: Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica (Yellow Line, L4)
