Mirador de l’Alcalde: terraces, gardens and ornamental fountains in Montjuïc

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Mirador de l’Alcalde

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Like a large balcony, the Mirador de l’Alcalde offers a 180º view of the city and the sea, where several of Barcelona's most iconic buildings can be made out.

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The mirador gardens

The Mirador de l’Alcalde is surrounded by gardens that take advantage of Montjuïc’s steep slope. It is spread over several landings at various levels, connected by stone staircases and gently sloping flower beds that make it completely accessible.The lower entrance is next to El Mirador, the middle station of the Montjuïc Cable Car, and gives access to the first level of the park. Here visitors are treated to an exceptional view of the city and the port. On the second level there is a pond that collects water from a cascade that comes from the third level. The garden ends in a small square at the top.

A mosaic by Tharrats

The Mirador de l’Alcalde paving is listed in the Barcelona Artistic Heritage Catalogue. This is a 420 square-metre mosaic designed by the artist Joan-Josep Tharrats and made with materials such as pebbles, bricks, bottle bottoms and pieces of concrete and iron. The gardens also have two outstanding sculptures: Homage to Barcelona, by the sculptor Josep Maria Subirachs and the popular Sardana by Josep Cañas.

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