The 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition was Spain's first International World's Fair and ran from 8 April to 9 December 1888. The second one in Barcelona was held in 1929).

The Parc de la Ciutadella is a park on the northeastern edge of Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. For decades following its creation in the mid-19th century, this park was the city's only green space. The 31 hectares grounds include the city zoo, the Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, a small lake, museums, and a large fountain designed by Josep Fontserè.