Montjuïc Joan Maragall Gardens & Albéniz Palace

About Joan Maragall Gardens

The Montjuïc Joan Maragall Gardens, Jardins Joan Maragall is a captivating tranquil oasis of elegant landscaping that is little known by tourists and Barcelona residents because until about a year ago the gardens were permanently closed to the public. Today the gardens have limited weekend opening hours.

The gardens are arranged around Albéniz Palace, Palauet Albéniz, that was built as a royal pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition, being held in Montjuïc. Palauet Albéniz was built in a Neoclassical style by the architect Joan Moya. The gardens were designed by Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier.

Jardins Joan Maragall is named after the renowned Catalan poet, and is made up of broad lawns, several ponds, ornamental fountains, colourful flower beds during summer, numerous sculptures and plants with a layout inspired by French landscape gardening during the 20th century.

Palauet Albéniz, along with Pedralbes Palace was one of the official residence's of Spain's royal family on their visits to Barcelona.

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Visiting Joan Maragall Gardens

Unfortunately, you cannot enter the Albéniz Palace because it is only used for special occasions such as private functions and government meetings.

However as you stroll around the gardens you will find some statues and sculptures by renowned Catalan artists (many female), 32 in total.

1. Feminine Figure (1970) by Joan Borrell i Nicolau
2. Two Triton (1929) statues by Josep Viladomat i Massanas
3. La aiguadora (1862) statue by Louis Sauregeau
4. Two Dona amb Nena (1970) sculptures by Luisa Granero Sierra
5. Serena (1970) statue by Pilar Francesch i Ventalló
6. two Nu femeni (1965) statues by Eulàlia Fàbregas de Sentmenat
7. Susanna al bany (1896) statue by Théophile-Eugène-Victor Barrau
8. Two Nu a la estany (1970) statue by Antoni Casamor d'Espona
9. Al·legoria de la Sardana (1965) statue by Ernest Maragall i Noble
10. L'Tardor statue by Alfons Borrell i Palazón
11. Two Dona ajaguda (1970) sculpture by Enric Monjo i Garriga
Venus Italica statue by Jaume Duran i Castellanos
12. Diana de Gabies statue by Josep Miret i Llopart (also made the Tibidabo church bronze jesus statue)
13. Noia ajaguda (1950) statue by Joan Rebull i Torroja
14. Noia amb casquet de bany (1970), de Marifé Tey Planas