Three Dragons Castle and Greenhouses in Parc Cuitadella
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Updated: Sep 30, 2021
by: Barcelona Travel Hacks
Summary: Cafe-restaurant by Domenech i Montaner for 1888 universal exhibition along with two green houses. Former natural sciences museum. Closed for refurbishment.
Address: Parc De la Cuitadella S/N, Barcelona. 08003
Summary of Prices:
| Train/Bus Fare | Entry Ticket | Additional Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Zone 1 T-casual | FREE | |
| Child | T-familiar | FREE | |
| Group/Family Ticket: | |||
| Notes: Closed for refurbishment. | |||
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About Three Dragons Castle and Greenhouses:
Three Dragons Castle
Domenech i Montaner was commissioned to design a hotel and restaurant for the 1888 universal exhibition. The hotel was destroyed at the end of the universal exhibition but the building for the cafe-restaurant, three dragons castle survives. The name three dragons castle was probably adopted from the 1865 play by Serafa Pitarra.
After the universal exposition the building was transformed to museum purposes, being a museum of history, archaeology, biology and natural sciences. During the Spanish civil war, it was closed, after suffering some damage by aerial bombing. From 1942 to 1945 it was chair of Social Aid to be definitely aimed at Museum of Zoology. In the 1980s it was restored by architects Cristian Cirici, Pep Bonet and Carles Bassa. It was the former home of the zoology museum of Barcelona which in 2010 transferred to the new forum building.
Umbracle del Parc de la Ciutadella
Built as an open greenhouse for the 1888 universal exposition along with the glass greenhouse behind it. This structure is currently abandoned and not open to the public as it is being refurbished.
There are 7 Attractions Nearby:
Arc De Triomf and Paseo Luis I Companys
Designed by Josep Vilaseca as a gateway to a promenade with wrought iron lamp posts leading to the 1888 Universal Exposition in Parc de la Ciutadella.
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Parc Cuitadella and Waterfall Monument
Park with gold topped chariot waterfall monument, built for the 1888 Universal Exposition. Park was built on the site of huge demolished citadel fortress.
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Catalan Parliament Old Citadel Buildings
Former Arsenal of the Citadel fortress, one of the few surviving citadel buildings. Not tourist attraction however it is possible to organise an interior visit.
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Barcelona Zoo
Located in Parc Ciutadella. Inaugurated in 1892 and famous for being the home of albino gorilla snowflake till 2003.
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Born Cultural Centre
Exhibition space & archaeological ruins. Designed by architect Antoni Rovira i Trias. Former food market for the wholesale of fruit and vegetables.
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Chocolate Museum
Chocolate origins in South America, cultivation & arrival in Europe. Mythical & medicinal properties, nutritional values & traditions of chocolate consumption.
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Former Monastery Sant Agusti
Former monastery that was taken over to make officers barracks in the citadel and now Ruins and civic centre within a courtyard with a chic cafe bar.
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Visiting Three Dragons Castle and Greenhouses:
The castle and greenhouses are currently closed for refurbishment with the science museum being relocated to the Forum area.
Getting To Three Dragons Castle and Greenhouses:
Nearest TMB Metro is arc de triumfo on the red (L1) line and on the Renfe RODALIES train network. Also Estacio de Franca on the Renfe RODALIES and REGIONAL is nearby.
Weather for Barcelona:
There are 2 PDf documents:
PDF: Street Map Cuitadella - La Ribera
Author: Barcelona Travel Hacks
PDF: Arc de Triomf Metro Map
Author: www.tmb.cat
BCN03 - Arc de Triomf, Citadella Park, Zoo, La Ribera
Circular city walk in Barcelona via Arc de Triumf, Par cuitadella, Catalan Parliament, Barcelona Zoo, Born Cultural Centre, Chocolate museum and abandoned monastaery.
Distance: 3.96 Km
Difficulty: Easy
Return Travel Fare: T-Casual Zone 1
Transport Network: Barcelona Metro
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