Parc De Cervantes Rose Garden in Avenida Diagonal

About Parc De Cervantes Rose Garden

An international competition for rose growing was held at Palau de Pedralbes from 1929 to 1936 but this competition fell into decline at the end of the 1980's. The current Barcelona International Rose competition was first held in 2001.

The park has a variety of trees: A row of Siberian Elms, Tipu Trees, Lime Trees, Pink Sirus, A large oak, Stone Pines, A tall Aleppo Pine, Himalayan Cedars, South American Cypresses, Olive trees, Black Locust, Indian Bead trees and horse chestnut and many more. 27 species in total.

The park has close to 10 thousand rose bushes made up of about 2000 species and varieties producing some 150,00 roses at the height of the flowering season between May and July.

The rose garden has two sculptures: Rombes besosons created by Andreu Alfaro, A geometric work (1977). Near the entrance from Avenida Diagonal there is a female nude opposite the perfume garden, entitled Serenity (1964) by Eulàlia Fabras de Sentmenat.

The perfume garden has 235 varieties of roses which stand out for the aroma of their flowers.

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Visiting Parc De Cervantes Rose Garden

The gardens are open to the public and accessible from Avenida Diagonal and Avenida de Esplugues.

Parc de Cervantes Opening Hours

Winter (November 1st to march 31st): 10:00h to 19:00h (Monday to Sunday)
Summer (April 1st to October 31st): 10:00h to 21:00h (Monday to Sunday)

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What to take with you for Parc De Cervantes Rose Garden

This is a public park with gravel paths and is a great place for picnics.

There are no restrictions on entering the park with bicycles.

Access from Avenida Diagonal is via steps and access from Avenida de Esplugues is via ramps.

Parc De Cervantes Rose Garden 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 Notes Open 10-19h in winter and 10-21h in summer.

Getting to Parc De Cervantes Rose Garden

Address: Avenida Diagonal 691, Barcelona. 08034

The Parc De Cervantes Rose Garden is about 200m walk from TMB Metro Zona Universitària on the Green (L3) line. Use a T-Casual or Hola-Barcelona travel card.

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