METROJardins de la Maternitat - Maternity Gardens of Hospital
The gardens are a public space for enjoying the tranquil ambience of a historic health-care complex from late 19th century. Located next to Camp Nou Stadium
About Maternitat Gardens
The old La Maternitat hospital buildings in the Les Corts district Next to Camp Nou Stadium is formed by a number of pavilions, many of which have been retired from hospital use and are now home to other institutions such as the Archives of the Provincial Council of Barcelona, the National University of Distance Education, a Centro de Atenció primària (CAP) and a school. The most beautiful buildings are the blue pavilion and the rose pavilion. The biggest draw is the landscaped hospital gardens which open to the public and seamlessly fuse the pavilion buildings within the natural surroundings. Features include the statue La maternitat, by sculptor Lluïsa Granero.
La Maternitat Hosptial and Gardens History
Built on the Can Cavaller Estate from 1889 to 1898 by architect Camil Oliveras i Gensana in the modernist style as a hospital complex. Each pavilion is an independent building within the grounds as per the best practices of the day. For another example of a Grand Modernist Hospital see the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau.
Following the death Camil Oliveras i Gensana in 1898 the project was handed over to other architects.
- The breast feeding and Ava maria pavillions - Camil Oliveras i Gensana
- Prat de la riba Pavillion - Josep Obrí i Cansaran
- The Rosa i Goday and Blue pavillion (1924) - Joan Rubió i belver & Josep Goday i Casals
- Cambo Pavillion (1950) - Manuel Baldrich i tabau
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Visiting Maternitat Gardens
The gardens de maternidad follow a longitudinal axis down Av Joan XXIII, connecting Av Diagonal to Travessera de les Corts.
Some of the old hospital buildings house a school, a radio station, and council offices while some are still in use as a hospital. It is not possible to enter and walk around any of the buildings but it is free to enter and walk round the gardens.
The gardens are open till later in the evening in the summer months.
Maternitat Gardens Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 07:00h to 22:00h
- Staurday: 07:00h to 18:00h
- Sunday: 10:00h to 18:00h
- Monday to Friday: 07:00h to 22:00h
- Saturday: 07:00h to 20:00h
- Sunday: 10:00h to 20:00h
- Monday to Friday: 07:00h to 22:00h
- Saturday: 07:00h to 21:00h
- Sunday: 10:00h to 21:00h
- Monday to Friday: 07:00h to 22:00h
- Saturday: 07:00h to 20:00h
- Sunday: 10:00h to 20:00h
- Winter (October to March):
- Spring (April):
- Summer (May to August):
- Autumn (September):
What to take with you for Maternitat Gardens
This is a public step free garden with a mix of gravel and paved paths and is a great place for picnics.
There are bicycle anchorage points outside garden in Travessera de les Corts and additional bicycle anchorage points inside the gardens.
Maternitat Gardens Summary of Prices
Train/Bus Fare
Entry Ticket
Additional Information
Train/Bus Fare
Entry Ticket
Additional Information
Adult
Zone 1 T-casual
FREE
Child
T-familiar
FREE
Getting to Maternitat Gardens
Address: Travessera de les Corts 159, Barcelona. 08028
Nearest TMB Metro is Les Corts on the green (L3) line. Use a T-Casual or Hola-Barcelona travel card.
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