This is by far one of my favorite places in Barcelona because it combines two things I appreciate: outdoors and architecture/history. I love the outdoors so
being able to walk around in a city and have the feeling of being in an area with grass and trees makes me very very happy. I was so worried originally when coming to Barcelona because I have never lived in a big city and I was afraid that there would be no trees to sit in the shade or grass to lay on when I wanted to read a book. I can picture exactly my thought before coming here and I was happily surprised when I found out Barcelona has more then just cement and concrete to it.
Background history: The arch was built in 1888 for the Universal
Expedition in Barcelona. Looking at the architecture and materials, you can
observe that this was constructed in the Modernista Period due to the use of
brick to build the arch. Along the arch there are the coats of arms of the
different provinces of Spain as well. The street that the arch is located on is
called Passig. de Lluis Companys, named after the Catalan governor at the time. I learned those facts in my Art class when we took a tour through this area and found it quite interesting.
Parc de Ciutadella is probably one of my favorite places in Barcelona to go in between my classes to read, eat lunch, or run to. The park is so relaxing and peaceful. I used to run here everyday and then sit by the stunning fountain and just listen to the water and catch my breath. I also love how there are always dogs running all over. I miss my dogs at home so being able to come to a park where there are dogs everywhere you turn adds a homey touch to it.
The atmosphere from the park is just incredible. The fountains are running, you hear dogs running and playing alongside little children and families laughing, and you can sit out and read a book in the sun or underneath the shade of a big tree. I will miss this park for sure when I return back to the US.
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