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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8 things to do and see in Cuitadella and La Ribera area
The site of the former Citadell fortress was extensively redeveloped into a park for the 1889 world exhibition. Remaining citadel buildings are museum spaces.
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Description of Cuitadella and La Ribera
Historically, the area of Parc cuitadella and Ribera residential parts were the site of a large fortress known as the citadel. This was demolished in 1869 and what is now Parc Cuitadella sits in its place, constructed for the 1888 world exposition. Access to parc Cuitadella is via a boulevard from Arc de Triomf. Within the parc is the waterfall monument, Barcelona Zoo, three dragons castle and greenhouses and the Catalan Paliament. Surrounding Parc cuitadella in a former fortress building is the chocolate museum.
Nearest metro is Arc de Truimf on the red line. Barceloneta on the yellow line will get you to 10 minutes walking from Cuitadella.
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Attractions in Cuitadella and La Ribera
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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Three Dragons Castle and Greenhouses
Cafe-restaurant by Domenech i Montaner for 1888 universal exhibition along with two green houses. Former natural sciences museum. Closed for refurbishment.
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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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Updated: Sep 30, 2021
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