The Greenhouse in Parc de la Ciutadella
The Greenhouse (Hivernacle) is one of the jewels of Parc de la Ciutadella. A unique site with extraordinary heritage and natural value in Barcelona and a living testimony to the city's history.
After being closed for a period due to renovations, the Greenhouse has once again resumed its main activities: including plants from the botanical collection and spreading knowledge about plant life, biodiversity and gardening among the population.
The Greenhouse in Parc de la Ciutadella is one of the venues in the Ciutadella Heritage and Science Hub, along with the Castell dels Tres Dragons (Three Dragons Castle), the Umbracle (shaded area) and the Martorell Museum.
The building
Constructed 135 years ago by Josep Amargós i Samaranch, it was one of the buildings in the 1888 Universal Exposition and is currently protected as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest.
It consists of a Modernista-style landscaped area divided into three parts: the Central Area, the Magnolias Area and the Picasso Area.
It is one of the most outstanding examples of the iron architecture which took root in Barcelona in the late nineteenth century and also stands out for its decorations, which have just been recovered and restored to their original splendour.
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Location: Passeig de Picasso, 7 (Ciutat Vella)
Access with pets is prohibited, as the Greenhouse is a heritage space. Guide dogs, however, are allowed.
