Barcelona Botanical Gardens
Laid out on the slopes of Montjuïc with plants from all the main regions of the world. Linked to the gardens is the Barcelona Botanical Institute with exhibitions open to the public. Dr. Font i Quer, 2, Par de Montjuïc, 08038, Barcelona. Use Metro station Espanya. Admission charges apply.

Parc Güell
Barcelona architect Antonio Gaudi developed Parc Güell with views of the city. The gardens have examples of his work, including flights of stairs, columns and a plaza decorated with mosaics. The pink fairytale house contains some Gaudi designed furniture. The interpretation centre located in one of the gatehouses shows what the original park project looked like and provides general information on Parc Güell. Park Güell, 080204 Barcelona. Use Metro station Lesseps.

Parc de la Ciutadella
To the east of the old town a park built in the 1860's with paths, museums and home of the Barcelona zoo.

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