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Torre Agbar - 142 m high
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Architect - Jean Nouvel
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Barcelona attractions - The Labyrinth Park |
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The
Labyrinth Park in Barcelona
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The Labyrinth Park in Horta (Parc de Labirint d'Horta)
The Labyrinth Park is the oldest park in Barcelona and since it's located outside of the tourist radius, it's something of an undiscovered treasure. The park is located in the district of Horta in the north part of the city. To maintain the park's beauty, a maximum of only 750 persons are allowed to enter each day.
History
The park was built in 1791 by the marquis and landowner Joan Antoni Desvalls of d'Ardena. At the same time the construction of the Desvall palace began. The park extends over 9 hectares and is divided into two gardens: the older garden in a neoclassical style and the younger garden in a romantic style.
The Desvall palace.
The Labyrinth
Inside the neoclassical garden is the 820-yard long labyrinth that gave name to the park. In the centre of the labyrinth is a statue of Eros, the god of love.
Right above the labyrinth are two large pavilions with statues of the Danaë and Ariadne and beside the stairs leading up to the garden's highest point stands a statue of Dionysus, the god of wine.
At the top of the stairs is another pavilion, dedicated to the nine Muses and behind this building we find a large and beautiful pond.
The Labyrinth - in the centre stands a
statue of Eros.
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Desvall palace was a meeting place for the society's elite. Over the years, three kings have paid a visit to the gardens.
When you walk around the garden, it's easy to imagine how it looked during the celebrations once held there; the outdoor theatre, the beautiful outfits and exquisite food, the children playing games in the labyrinth..
This pavilion is a tribute to the Nine
Muses.
The Romantic garden
The romantic and classical part of the garden dates back to the 1800s and has thousands of flowers sheltering in the shadows of the many large trees. Here you also find a waterfall and a romantic canal.
The romantic garden is very beautiful but it doesn't provoke the same feelings or interest as when you are walking inside the neoclassical garden.
The Romantic garden is also beautiful
Opening Hours: Parc del Laberint d'Horta
January to February 10 a.m - 6 p.m
March
10 a.m - 7 p.m
April
10
a.m - 8 p.m
May-September
10 a.m - 9 p.m
October
10 a.m - 7 p.m
November-December 10 a.m - 8 p.m
Admission: €2.17.
Sundays and Wednesdays are free.
Finding the Labyrinth Park
The easiest way to the Labyrinth Park is to take the green line L3 to
Mundet.
The park is only a 5-minute walk from the subway.
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The latest from Barcelona.
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Today starts the X Games in Barcelona
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X games is like the Olympics of extreme sports. It specializes among other things in BMX, Motocross, Skateboard and Rally. X Games is held up on Montjuic and is going on all weekend! |
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Try a different rambla this weekend
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Passeig de Born is a smaller rambla located in the Born. On this rambla you find many good bars and restaurants.
Try the seafood at Casa Delfin, high quality to reasonable prices.
Address: Passeig del Born 36, Metro: Barceloneta or Jaume I |
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Big celebration yesterday on the streets of Barcelona
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Over half a million people took to the streets yesterday to celebrate FC Barcelona and this year s league title. |
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Alonso race to victory in Barcelona
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Spanish pilot Alonso won yesterday the Spanish Grand Premio. The Formula 1 race was held on the motortrack Montmeló just outside Barcelona. |
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Barça champions without playing
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Real Madrid got only a draw in yesterday s match against Espanyol, which means that Barça has secured this year s league title. On Monday afternoon, an open bus with the squad run through Barcelona to celebrate the title! The celebration starts at 18:30 down at the World Trade Center. |
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The romantic labyrinth park
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The Labyrinth Park is the oldest park in Barcelona and since it s located outside of the tourist radius, it s something of an undiscovered treasure! |
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The night Saturday 18th of May the museums of Barcelona will stay open until 1 am Sunday morning. It is time for La Nit dels Museus - poetry, art, dance, concerts - everything for free! |
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Formula 1 week in Barcelona.
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Next weekend Barcelona race track Montmelo is host for Formula 1. But throughout the week you will notice that the Formula 1 circus in in town. Exhibitions of Formula 1 cars, private events and of course an increased activity of luxury yachts in the Barceloneta port. |
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Celler de Can Roca, the world s best restaurant
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This Catalan restaurant in Girona with 3 Michelin stars took the crown yesterday from Danish Nomo who has topped the list for the past three years. The restaurant is run by the three brothers Roca: Joan, Josep and Jordi. |
Poble Espanyol was built for the World Expo 1929 to show how all of Spain is represented in Barcelona and the rest of Catalonia. |
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Barça run over by the German machine
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Yesterday became a night to forget for Barcelona fans all over the world. 0-4 against Bayern Münich in the first leg of the semi-finals. |
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The first semi-final of this year s Champions League
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At 20:45, tonight it s kick-off for the first of the two semi-finals of the Champions League. Bayern is the opponent and the match is played in Munich. Leo Messi is back after a slight injury and will start the match. The second leg is played at Camp Nou on May 1. Força Barça! |
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Tomorrow we celebrate Sant Jordi - the day of the book and rose
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During this day, Barcelona is always packed with people all day long, but especially in the afternoon as it s not a public holiday. Buy your love one a rose and a book. |
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