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Explore Barcelona's oldest surviving garden, an 18th-century neoclassical retreat built for the Marquis of Alfarràs. Wind through the geometric cypress hedge maze, then stroll past the lake, statues, and shaded groves in the quieter gardens beyond.
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Laid out in 1791 for the Marquis of Alfarràs, this garden is the oldest still standing in Barcelona, its centrepiece a geometric maze of clipped cypress hedges that has drawn visitors for over two centuries. Beyond the maze, romantic-era additions include a small lake, statues, and shaded groves that make the wider park feel like a quiet retreat from the modern city.
Families in particular enjoy the challenge of navigating the maze itself, while the surrounding gardens reward a slower, more contemplative walk.
Laid out in 1791 for the Marquis of Alfarràs, this garden is the oldest still standing in Barcelona, its centrepiece a geometric maze of clipped cypress hedges that has drawn visitors for over two centuries. Beyond the maze, romantic-era additions include a small lake, statues, and shaded groves that make the wider park feel like a quiet retreat from the modern city.
Families in particular enjoy the challenge of navigating the maze itself, while the surrounding gardens reward a slower, more contemplative walk.
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1h30
Best time
early morning, morning or afternoon
Intensity
Active — lots of walking
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A very chill and pretty park. Would recommend going for a peaceful morning walk.
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