Monday, July 25, 2011

Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona

Parc de la Ciutadella is the park's oldest, largest and most famous in Barcelona, which opened to the public at 1877. This park and store a wealth of historical interest because it previously had used as a military stronghold

One of the old buildings in this park is a building named Cascada fountain, built in 1888. It took six years to complete. The building was designed by architect Josep Fontsere inspired from the Trevi Fountain in Rome. In 2010, Cascada renovated so it looks incredible, especially at night. Near a statue shaped Cascada Mammoth with great size made ​​by sculptor Miquel Dalman.

Another old building named "Umbraculum" or Umbracle, a greenhouse that serves to protect tropical plants in it. Due to being in the stage of renovation, this building was only opened for a specific event.

In the summer months from June to August there is a jazz concert that can be enjoyed free of charge on Wednesday and Friday evening, exactly at 22:00 local time. Inside the park there is a lake where visitors can rent a boat and pedaled over the lake. Green parakeet chirping incessantly complement the natural ambience Ciutadella park.

Other unique buildings is "El Castell dels Tres Dragon" or "The Three Dragon Castle" designed by Catalan architect and built in 1887. There is also a statue of General Joan Prim was riding a horse. No less interesting is the sculpture named El Desconsol "Grief" was built in 1903 above the circular pool in front of the building The Catalan the Parliament by artist Josep Llimona.
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