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.
The park's fountain
Quadriga de l'Aurora on the top of the Font de la cascada
The lake in the Parc de la Ciutadella
The zoo's main entrance
Parks and gardens of Barcelona
The parks and gardens of Barcelona cover an area of 2,784 hectares. Its management depends on the Municipal Institute of Parks and Gardens of Barcelona, a body under the Barcelona City Council. Since the 19th century —and especially in the 20th century— Barcelona has been committed to the development of green areas in the city, and is currently one of the European cities with the most roadside trees. In 2001 the Institute of Parks and Gardens received ISO 14001 certification for the conservation and management of green spaces and public roadside trees.
Floral arrangement with the coat of arms of Barcelona, gardens of Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer.
Above, a Barcelona Parks and Gardens truck. Below, workers of the department.
Lawn mower in Cervantes Park.
Pruning work.