Ciutadella Park Glasshouse
A precious legacy of iron and glass from the 1888 Universal Exhibition
On the Passeig Picasso side of the Parc de la Ciutadella, you’ll find a three-nave structure for growing tropical plants: it’s the iron and glass greenhouse built in 1884 for the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exhibition.
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One of the most romantic corners of Barcelona
The greenhouse, along with the umbracle, the Martorell Geology Museum, and the Castle of the Three Dragons, is one of the structures created for the cultivation and exhibition of tropical plants that wouldn’t survive Barcelona’s Mediterranean climate.
The greenhouse has a special energy and light. Built in 1884 by Josep Amargós i Samaranch, its structure covers an area of 950 m² and is divided into three naves, the central one being the tallest and open on the sides.
As with many works from the late 19th century, the greenhouse used materials considered cutting-edge at the time, such as iron and glass. The decorative elements, inspired by classicism, are also cast iron.
How to get to the greenhouse?
The greenhouse is located inside the Parc de la Ciutadella, at the Red Route stop of the Barcelona Bus Turístic.
For the curious
- The three naves of the greenhouse, in addition to being used for cultivating various species, have also served as a bar and restaurant, and as a venue for wedding banquets, concerts, and bonsai exhibitions.
