8 things to do and see in Cuitadella and La Ribera area.

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by: Barcelona Travel Hacks

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.

Happy Exploring!

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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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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