A park full of magic: La Ciutadella
Barcelona is known for the beach and not so much for its parks, which, to be fair, are scarce in number. Let’s dive into the history of one of the most iconic ones and discover La Ciutadella as a local.
A historical site
The Ciutadella is the oldest park in Barcelona, and it was designed to be an area of leisure for citizens. Before, however, in the space now occupied by the Parc de la Ciutadella, there was a military fortress, the Citadel, built in the time of King Philip V (1715). This construction formed a fundamental part of the city's defensive system.
In 1869, General Prim ordered the land's return to the city. In 1872, the master builder Josep Fontseré was commissioned to carry out the project to transform this space.
Find your room un Ciutadella
In 1869, General Prim ordered the land's return to the city. In 1872, the master builder Josep Fontseré was commissioned to carry out the project to transform this space.
The perfect day in La Ciutadella
Although it is usually buzzing with activity, the Ciutadella is a great sightseeing destination because of its numerous buildings and sculptures that respond to a romantic design and era.
Inside the park, you can find the Catalonian Parliament, the “Cascada Monumental” fantastic fountain, the “Three Dragons Castle”, the romantic glass greenhouse, the tropical plant umbraculum, the Arc de Triomf leading the whole area and some remaining parts of the old citadel.
As you can imagine, living near la Ciutadella or renting a long-term flat near la Ciutadella can open many possibilities for endless discoveries.
Inside the park, you can find the Catalonian Parliament, the “Cascada Monumental” fantastic fountain, the “Three Dragons Castle”, the romantic glass greenhouse, the tropical plant umbraculum, the Arc de Triomf leading the whole area and some remaining parts of the old citadel.
As you can imagine, living near la Ciutadella or renting a long-term flat near la Ciutadella can open many possibilities for endless discoveries.
Meet flora and fauna
As an excellent green space in Parc de la Ciutadella, flora and fauna are the protagonists. For bird lovers, there are more than 100 different species of birds that live in the park, including the most important community of grey herons in Catalonia.
The park also has extensive landscaped areas and leafy groves where you can see several hundred-year-old trees included in the Barcelona Catalogue of Trees of Local Interest.
Find your home un Ciutadella
The park also has extensive landscaped areas and leafy groves where you can see several hundred-year-old trees included in the Barcelona Catalogue of Trees of Local Interest.
Barcelona is known for the beach and not so much for its parks, which, to be fair, are scarce in number. Let’s dive into the history of one of the most iconic ones and discover La Ciutadella as a local.
A historical site
The Ciutadella is the oldest park in Barcelona, and it was designed to be an area of leisure for citizens. Before, however, in the space now occupied by the Parc de la Ciutadella, there was a military fortress, the Citadel, built in the time of King Philip V (1715). This construction formed a fundamental part of the city's defensive system.
In 1869, General Prim ordered the land's return to the city. In 1872, the master builder Josep Fontseré was commissioned to carry out the project to transform this space.
Find your room un Ciutadella
In 1869, General Prim ordered the land's return to the city. In 1872, the master builder Josep Fontseré was commissioned to carry out the project to transform this space.
The perfect day in La Ciutadella
Although it is usually buzzing with activity, the Ciutadella is a great sightseeing destination because of its numerous buildings and sculptures that respond to a romantic design and era.
Inside the park, you can find the Catalonian Parliament, the “Cascada Monumental” fantastic fountain, the “Three Dragons Castle”, the romantic glass greenhouse, the tropical plant umbraculum, the Arc de Triomf leading the whole area and some remaining parts of the old citadel.
As you can imagine, living near la Ciutadella or renting a long-term flat near la Ciutadella can open many possibilities for endless discoveries.
Inside the park, you can find the Catalonian Parliament, the “Cascada Monumental” fantastic fountain, the “Three Dragons Castle”, the romantic glass greenhouse, the tropical plant umbraculum, the Arc de Triomf leading the whole area and some remaining parts of the old citadel.
As you can imagine, living near la Ciutadella or renting a long-term flat near la Ciutadella can open many possibilities for endless discoveries.
Meet flora and fauna
As an excellent green space in Parc de la Ciutadella, flora and fauna are the protagonists. For bird lovers, there are more than 100 different species of birds that live in the park, including the most important community of grey herons in Catalonia.
The park also has extensive landscaped areas and leafy groves where you can see several hundred-year-old trees included in the Barcelona Catalogue of Trees of Local Interest.
Find your home un Ciutadella
The park also has extensive landscaped areas and leafy groves where you can see several hundred-year-old trees included in the Barcelona Catalogue of Trees of Local Interest.
