Parc de la Ciutadella
In Parc de la Ciutadella, what you walk through today grew out of a fortress. In 1714, during the War of the Spanish Succession, Philip V’s army besieged Barcelona for 13 months, and the crown built the city’s citadel to control it—once described as Europe’s largest fortress. That stronghold dominated this ground for generations, but the space was eventually transformed into public greenery: the park was created in 1872 and became Barcelona’s only green space for decades. What defines the Parc de la Ciutadella is its scale and mixed purpose. The grounds spread across 31 hectares and include the city zoo, museums, a small lake for rowing-boat outings, and a monumental cascade and fountain attributed to Josep Fontserè, with possible contributions by the young Antoni Gaudí. The park also holds the Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, and in 2018 and 2019 police closures repeatedly limited access to prevent crowds near official buildings. …
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