This itinerary allows you to discover a green transect of the city of Barcelona that offers an immersion into the history and evolution of the urban landscape. The route begins at Turó del Carmel, from where we will visit the old Carmel batteries and the MUHBA, a testament to the history of the city and its transformations. The tour continues in Guinardó Park, designed by Rubió i Forestier, a pioneer in the conception of Barcelona’s green spaces, offering a fusion of nature and history.
Descending towards the Pla i Armengol gardens, a hidden gem that combines botanical beauty and architecture, we then head towards Avinguda Gaudí, which links the Hospital de Sant Pau with the Sagrada Família, on a walk that highlights the balance between urbanism and greenery. Next, the gardens of Clotilde Cerdà i Carlit and the Torre de les Aigües garden offer examples of the evolution of the design of small green spaces within the dense urban fabric of the inner blocks.
From Passeig de Sant Joan, one of Barcelona’s most emblematic green axes, we arrive at Plaça de Tetuan, before continuing along the green axis of Carrer de Girona, a contemporary commitment to sustainability and mobility. Finally, crossing Ciutadella Park, the route ends at the sea, in Barceloneta, where the city meets the water. The itinerary follows the topography of one side of the city, on a route that brings together the work of landscape architects and urban planners from different periods, revealing the constant transformation of Barcelona as a green and liveable city.
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