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Barcelona mixes large parks with neighbourhood gardens: Ciutadella Park beside El Born, Gaudí's Park Güell, the Horta Labyrinth, Joan Miró Park near Plaça d'Espanya and Diagonal Mar Park by the sea, as well as smaller spots such as the Joan Maragall gardens on Montjuïc.

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Here are Barcelona's parks and gardens with the address and practical details of each.

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  1. Espacio cultural «Ateneu Barcelonès»

    • el Barri Gòtic

    For more than a century and a half, Ateneu Barcelonès has been one of the great refuges of Barcelona's cultural and intellectual life. Hidden in the very heart of the city, behind the everyday bustle of the Gothic Quarter, the historic Palau Savassona opens its doors to a space where time seems to pass at a different pace.

  2. Jardines de Joan Maragall

    • el Poble-sec

    The Jardines de Joan Maragall seem to exist under their own rules. Just a few metres from the constant activity of Montjuïc, this space offers an unexpected pause where the noise of the city disappears and only the sound of water, birds, and the quiet echo of footsteps on the paths remain.

  3. Jardines de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer

    • el Poble-sec

    Jardines de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer, located on Montjuïc, stand out as one of Barcelona’s most beautiful places. This themed garden, part of Montjuïc Park, slopes gently downwards and offers panoramic views of the city, the sea and, on clear days, even Montseny.

  5. Jardins de Joan Brossa

    • el Poble-sec

    Jardins de Joan Brossa, on Montjuïc, are one of those corners where Barcelona changes pace. Far from the bustle of the centre, this large green space invites you to walk among pine trees, rest in the shade or enjoy some of the city’s best views and the Mediterranean.

  7. Montserrat

    Montserrat is one of those places that no visitor to Barcelona should overlook. Less than an hour from the city, the mountain surprises with its unmistakable silhouette: rock needles that seem hand-sculpted and that have inspired pilgrims, artists and curious travellers for centuries.

  8. Parc de Cervantes

    • Pedralbes

    The Catalan capital invites you to stroll through one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in Barcelona and to enjoy the collection of rose bushes that fill the park with intoxicating scents.

  9. Parc de Joan Miró

    • la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample

    Parc de Joan Miró occupies a unique spot in the urban landscape of Barcelona: a space where the city seems to take a break. Built on the former site of the municipal slaughterhouse, the park transformed an industrial area into an open, spacious meeting place designed for people to linger longer than they planned.

  10. Parc de la Ciutadella

    • Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    Enjoy a stroll in the green heart of Barcelona! Parc de la Ciutadella features wide avenues, shaded paths, and a beautiful lake. It's perfect for a relaxing getaway!

  11. Parc de l'Aqüeducte de Ciutat Meridiana

    • Ciutat Meridiana
    • Also in: Places to go with kids

    12,000 m² to connect with nature. Parque del Acueducto de Ciudad Meridiana is a green space in Barcelona’s Nou Barris district. This park stands out for its uniqueness, as it includes remains of an old 18th-century aqueduct built to bring water to the city.

  12. Parc de les Glòries

    • el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou

    Parc de les Glòries occupies a site that for decades was synonymous with traffic, tarmac and haste. Today, however, it has become one of the most visible examples of how a city can reinvent its own landscape and change the way its spaces are lived in.

  13. Parc de l'Espanya Industrial

    • Sants

    Parc de l’Espanya Industrial, located in the Sants-Montjuïc neighbourhood, is a haven of tranquillity amid the bustling city. Formerly, the site housed a textile factory, but after its closure it was transformed into a public park in the 1980s.

  14. Parc de l'Estació del Nord

    • el Fort Pienc

    Parque de la Estació del Nord is one of those spaces that invite you to stay without needing a plan. Spacious, sunny and with more than three hectares, it opens as a respite amid the urban rhythm, intended for both rest and movement.

  15. Parc Diagonal Mar

    • Diagonal Mar i el Front Marítim del Poblenou

    Parc Diagonal Mar breaks with the classic idea of an urban park. There are no large symmetrical avenues or gardens intended only for contemplation. Its landscape seems to move between curved forms, unexpected structures and spaces inviting visitors to explore without a fixed itinerary.

  17. Turó Park

    • Sant Gervasi - Galvany

    Turó Park has a particular way of relating to the city: it does not try to escape from it, it simply turns down the volume. Surrounded by one of Barcelona's most elegant settings, this urban garden retains a calm atmosphere where time seems to move at a different pace.

  18. Parc del Laberint d'Horta

    • Horta
    • Also in: Museums

    Parque del Laberinto de Horta is a hidden treasure in Barcelona, an oasis of natural beauty and tranquillity amid the bustling city. Dating from the 18th century, this park is the oldest garden preserved in the city and offers visitors a unique experience.

  19. Park Güell

    • la Salut
    • Also in: Museums

    Parc Güell, an iconic work designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, embodies the architect’s creativity and vision. This public park stands on a hill in Barcelona and is known for its colourful, organic Modernista design. Inspired by nature, Gaudí created a space where architecture and the natural environment merge harmoniously.

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