Barcelona Green - the best city parks

Barcelona is an absolutely extraordinary place where you want to return. The unique style sets it apart from other European cities. Every building here is already a work of art. Therefore, you can just walk the streets and enjoy the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. If you have already studied the creations of the great architect Antonio Gaudi and are a little tired of the bustle of the city, feel free to move to the parks.

Park Guell

Fantastic Park Guell is one of the most beautiful sights of the city, to which the ingenious Gaudi had a hand in hand. This place is definitely worth a visit if you are traveling with children. This is a truly fabulous park that amazes the imagination of people of all ages. Gingerbread houses, fountains and bizarre mosaic sculptures, caves and tunnels - all this is buried in the greenery of tropical trees. There are several viewing platforms with stunning views of the whole of Barcelona.

Address: Carrer d'Olot 5, 08024 Barcelona, Spain

Nearest station: Lesseps

Contacts: //www.parkguell.cat

Working hours: Mon-Sun 08: 30-18: 00. In summer, the park is open until 21:30.

Citadel Park (Parc de la Ciutadella)

The Old Town houses the Citadel Park, the largest in Barcelona. This is a real open-air museum, where a large number of sculptures and architectural structures are collected. Here is the Arc de Triomphe of Barcelona, a zoo with animals from all over the world, a paradise with flamingos and, of course, the famous Cascade fountain that Gaudi worked on throughout Europe. Part of the territory is reserved for botanical gardens and greenhouses. For a walk in the park, you can safely set aside the whole day, rent a bicycle or take a boat ride on the lake.

Address: Passeig de Picasso, 21, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Nearest station: Ciutadella / Vila Olímpica

Working hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 21:00.

Orta Labyrinth Park (Parc del Laberint d'Horta)

Park "Labyrinth of Horta" is located almost on the outskirts of the city and deserves special attention. This is one of the oldest parks in Barcelona, which used to be part of the estate of a family of aristocrats. Now this is a favorite place for fashion photo shoots. By the way, it was here that they shot one of the scenes of the film "Perfumer". A real Italian garden with ancient Greek sculptures, small waterfalls, a fountain and a grotto. In the very center of the park there is a small maze of cypress trees, where you can still get lost. They say that if you decide to enter the maze, always try to stay on the right side and then you will find a way out. In summer they give concerts of classical music.

Address: Passeig dels Castanyers, 1, 08035 Barcelona, Spain

Nearest station: Mundet

Working hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 21:00.

University Gardens (Jardins de la Universitat)

In the city center, near the historic building of the University of Barcelona, there are university gardens. You need to come here to take a break from the noisy city in the shade of trees, have a snack or take a walk along the alleys. The park has many rare tropical trees and flowers, among which you can comfortably sit on benches. It is worth looking into the building of the university itself, which inside looks like a real palace. In autumn, the University Gardens hosts one of the largest festivals in Spain - the Open Festival.

Address: Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes, 585, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Nearest station: Universitat

Contacts: //www.ub.edu/web/ub/en/in...

Gardens of the Royal Palace of Pedralbes (Palacio Real de Pedralbes)

It is worth a glimpse into the most prestigious area of Barcelona - Pedralbes, take a walk in the royal palace and beautiful gardens that Gaudi adorned with his works. The garden itself is like a greenhouse, there are different types of palm trees and cypresses, cedars, fragrant eucalyptus trees and many tropical flowers. Every year (early summer), the famous Barcelona Jardins de Pedralbes music festival takes place here. In addition to the royal residence, it is worth visiting the Monastery of Pedralbes. Very majestic building in the style of Spanish Gothic.

Address: Av. Diagonal, 686, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Nearest station: L3 Palau Reial

Contacts: //museobarcelona.com/?s=P...