Cascada Monumental, Barcelona

Name: Cascada Monumental
Address: Passeig de Picasso, 21, Barcelona, 08003, Spain

#337 among attractions in Barcelona

Fountain, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

The Citadel Park Waterfall-also known as the Great Waterfall or Monumental Waterfall-is an architectural and sculptural ensemble with fountains and water spouts located in the Citadel Park, in the Old Town district of Barcelona. It was built between 1875 and 1888 with a general design by José Fontseré, while the hydraulic project was by Antoni Gaudí, and Rossend Nobas, Venancio Vallmitjana, Eduard B. Alentorn, Francisco Pagés Serratosa, Josep Gamot, Manuel Fuxá, Joan Flotats and Rafael Atché were involved in its sculptural elements. It is registered as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest in the Inventory of Catalan Cultural Heritage with the code 08019/355.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°23'24"N, 2°11'12"E

Address

Passeig de Picasso, 21Ciutat Vella (Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera)Barcelona 08003 Spain

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Day trips

Cascada Monumental – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Razzmatazz, Picasso Museum, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona Zoo.

0.6 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
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Museum, Art museum
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~890 ftSW
19th-century formal park with zoo
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~1230 ftSE
Zoo
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0.5 miSW
Elegant 14th-century church with 3 naves
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~1660 ftW
Gateway built for an 1888 exhibition
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~1780 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
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~1660 ftSW
Chocolate museum with workshops
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~940 ftSE
Architecture
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0.5 miSW
Historical place, Memorial
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0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Shopping
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cascada Monumental?

Nearby attractions include Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona (5 min walk), Parliament of Catalonia, Barcelona (5 min walk), Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, Barcelona (5 min walk), Castle of the Three Dragons, Barcelona (6 min walk).

How to get to Cascada Monumental by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cascada Monumental:

Bus

Pg Pujades - Parc de la Ciutadella • Lines: H14, H16 (2 min walk)
Passeig Pujades - Parc de la Ciutadella • Lines: B20, B25, H14, H16, N11 (3 min walk)

Tram

Wellington • Lines: T4 (3 min walk)
Marina • Lines: T4 (8 min walk)

Metro

Arc de Triomf • Lines: L1 (9 min walk)
Marina • Lines: L1 (9 min walk)

Train

Barcelona - Estació de França (10 min walk)
Barcelona - Plaça Catalunya (24 min walk)

Ferry

Puerto de Barcelona (31 min walk)