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Parc de la Cituadella

Tuesday, 27 July 2010 08:13

For many years, Parc de la Ciutadella, was the only park of Barcelona. It now contains more than 17 hectares and includes the Barcelona Zoo, 10 different entrances to the park, several museums, Arc de Triomf and the building of the Parlament of Catalunya.

Originally the park was built by Felipe V in order to keep the city under control after the war of Spanish Succession during the 18th century. Although, over the decades the park has been destroyed and then restored several times.

For the 1888 Universal Exhibition, a total renovation was started at the park, by Fontsere Josep with the help of a then, young Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí designed the water projevct part of the park where it also was built a grotto under the waterfall.

With its 17 hectars, the park has a lot to offer. Many go running or by bike around the beautiful park. You can also hire a small boat and visit the waterfall. During the summer months, there are many activities in park for children.

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