For submitting a new event or a guide item, please
email us.
Güell Park
Gaudi’s patron, Eusebi Guell, was deeply influenced by garden cities in England and had a vision to transform a large estate in the north of Barcelona into a residential area overlooking the city. This park is currently the most visited attraction in Barcelona. It is very easy to spend at least half a day wandering through this wonderful park. You will find here the famous mosaic dragon fountain, the Hansel and Gretel chocolate house, the undulating bench and much more. The park is magical with twisted pathways and it is just a pleasure to wonder around and sort of get lost in its surroundings.
Gaudi lived for a few years in one of the two houses built on the site.
Opening times:
Daily: 10 am – sunset.
Carrer d'Olot s/n
Barcelona
Parc de Joan Miró
This unique park is built on a site of a 19th century large slaughterhouse. It is worth a visit especially for Miro’s famous statue “Dona i Ocell“, meaning: Woman and Bird that rises out of a shallow square pool.
The rest of the park is vary enjoyable with lovely flowers, pine and palm trees.
Opening times:
Daily: 10 am – 8 pm.
Carrer Tarragona
08038
Barcelona
Parc de la Cuitadella
This is a wonderful nature break in one of the most historical parks of Barcelona. The area was turned into a park as part of the cities preparations for the 1888 Universal Exhibition. Just outside the park is the Arc de Triomf, which formed the main entrance to the exhibition. The arc leads into a wide walkway filled with benches a long the side.
The park contains many attractions such as the Museu d’Art Modern, the Museu de Geologia and Museu de Zoologia. You can also hire a boat at the lake that is located at the middle of the park. Beside the lake is the cascade, an ornamental fountain situated in a most relaxing spot surrounded by statues, plants and water pools.
Opening times:
Apr – Sep: Daily 8 am – 10 pm, Oct – Mar: Daily 8 am – 8 pm.
Passeig Picasso
08005
Barcelona
Zoological Park of Barcelona
Barcelona’s zoo hosts more than 7,000 animals none of which are caged. This zoo is well known for its conservation programmes for endangered species such as the white stork, the fallow dear, the Eurasian otter and many more.
On Saturdays there are special zoo mornings for children aged 4 to 11 from 10 am to 1 pm.
This is a perfect place to spend the day with children.
Opening times:
Nov – Feb: Daily 10 am – 5 pm, Mar – May: Daily 10 am – 6 pm, Jun – Sep: Daily 10 am – 7 pm, Oct: Daily 10 am – 6 pm.
Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n
08003
Barcelona
Tel: + 34 93 2256780
Fax: +34 93 2213853
L'Aquàrium de Barcelona
This spectacular Mediterranean life-size aquarium is one of the cities most visited attractions and is the largest aquarium in Europe. The main attraction here is the sharks found in the Oceanarium with more than 8,000 other fish. There is even an underground tunnel that enables you to watch the shark swim just above you.
You will discover here many fascinating creatures such as fish without eyes, piranhas, alligators and penguins.
Opening times:
Mon – Fri: 9.30 am – 9 pm. During July and August closing time is at 11 pm.
Moll d’Espanya del Pert Vell, s/n
08039
Barcelona
Tel: + 34 93 2217474
Fax: +34 93 2219226
Dear tobook.com visitor, you also can contribute to our city guides with
events and articles. Do you want to inform our readers with an upcoming
event or do you want to publish your article, please
email us at guide. We would welcome personal stories about your experiences
in Europe as a great addition to our city guides.
Parks / Gardens
Güell Park
E-mail this to a friend
Printable version
