Horta Labyrinth Park has the city’s oldest conserved garden. Once Neoclassical, with a slightly Italian look, it later adopted a Romantic style.
Horta Labyrinth Park is a historic park located in the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain. It is one of the oldest parks in the city and is famous for its well-preserved hedge maze, which dates back to the late 19th century. The park covers a large area and offers a variety of recreational activities and amenities, including walking paths, picnic areas, and sports facilities. The hedge maze is a popular attraction and is considered one of the most important examples of garden design from the 19th century. In addition to the maze, the park is also home to several historic buildings, including the Palau del Carmen, a former royal palace that now houses the Museum of Textiles. Horta Labyrinth Park is a popular destination for local residents and visitors, and is considered an important part of the city’s park system.
History
The park occupies the land of an estate once owned by the Marquis of Llupià, Poal and Alfarràs, a very enlightened man who gave the project to the Italian Domenico Bagutti, who worked on until 1808. A French gardener Delvalet was put in charge of the plantations, while the Catalan master builder Jaume Valls supervised the work. The Desvalls family remained the owners of the estate right up to the 1970s, when it was acquired by the City Council. It was officially opened as a public park in 1971. A complete overhaul followed in 1994 which changed its concept to that of a museum garden.
SCHEDULE
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| from April 1 to October 31 | Every day | from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| from November 1 to March 31 | Every day except December 25th | from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| December 25th | from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Prices
General admission: 2.23 €
Reduced : 1.42 €
– People with disabilities
– Carnet Jove
– Children under 14 years
Groups (+ 15 pers.):
10% discount
on the ticket price
Free :
– Sunday
– Wednesday
– Neighbors
– Unemployed
– Retired
– Children under 5
– September 24 (la Mercè)