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Cuitadella Park (Parc de la Cuitadella)

Avingudade del Marques de l'Argentera, Barcelona, Spain
Ranked #39 of 235 attractions in Barcelona
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Parks
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Biking
Traveler Description: The Ciutadella Park is located near the port. It started out as a fortress in 1714 when Philip V became the first Bourbon king and his man the Duke... more »
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London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Loved this serene peaceful park, with nice pond and cool mammoth sculpture. More

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Brasov
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Nice park, very clean, next to the Zoo, preferred by the sport practitioners so be careful! Don't miss the full size mammoth to take pictures. More

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Czech Republic
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

We enjoyed our coffee in front of the fountain. The park is large enough so one can find a less crowded places for a rest. But be beware of thieves, one on bicycle tried to steal our camera. More

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England
Top Contributor
234 reviews 234 reviews
Reviews in 82 cities Reviews in 82 cities
156 helpful votes 156 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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Cut up through this park when walking from Bari Gothic area to the sacred heart church. We liked it as it was much quieter than the busy Bari Gothic and La Rambla areas. A welcome break for an hour or so More

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See 23 more reviews by MJH1 for Barcelona
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

One of the only park in the city center, just next to El Borne. It is a beautiful and very pleasant park to stroll around, take a drink, booking or snaping... the green house is beautiful More

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Malaga, Spain
Top Contributor
823 reviews 823 reviews
Reviews in 88 cities Reviews in 88 cities
558 helpful votes 558 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
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There is a spectacular and monumental waterfall, called the Cascada, that was designed by Fontsere with the help of a student called Gaudi. The cascading waterfall has sculptures of horses and winged dragons. The backdrop of the fountain is a triumphal arch that is topped with a sculpture of a manned chariot of four horses. All of these have the... More

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Woking
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

I used to live right next to ciutadella park - it was beautiful to walk throught here evreyday to go to the beach - I miss it very much! More

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Barcelona, Spain
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012
2
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Lovely park, enjoy a row around the the lake and a chill out on the grass verges, ignore the 'Don't step on the grass' signs and be vigilant of your belongings, (especially when the Lin Badan cyclists are around) because the police are not. More

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Oldham, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011

After a very long day of walking soaking up such a vibrant city - it was lovely to just stroll along away from the crowds and enjoy relaxing in the warm winter sunshine. More

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See 11 more reviews by Pen6988 for Barcelona
Helmond, The Netherlands
Top Contributor
86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

I love this park. On a sunny day we set down in this park. Locals are reading, sporting, picknicking. Other are make small shows with pupits or whatever. Just sit down and look around. So much fun. There is a beautiful fountain in this park and a small lake. On the lake you can row in a boat. Buy a... More

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