Pedralbes Walking Tour (Self Guided), Barcelona
Beautiful buildings, flowers and an abundance of greenery mark out the Pedralbes neighborhood as somewhere very special indeed. The quiet, upscale and expensive residential area is one of the most favored in the city and features grand old mansions as well as luxury modern and classic villas with swimming pools and well-tended private gardens.
Not surprisingly, the area is home to some of the rich and famous, including global singing sensation Shakira, footballers and the Spanish musician and singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat. This is also where the King of Spain used to keep a residence, the Palau Reial de Pedralbes. Today, this early 20th-century building is home to a ceramic museum and an interior design museum. The palace sits in the north end of the Parc de Pedralbes, a beautiful park with bougainvillea, eucalyptus trees, sculptures and fountains.
Nearby is the Parc de Cervantes, another lovely spot for a walk. Come here to soak up the delicious aromas of roses and more than 200 varieties of flower. There are plants from all continents and typically something is in bloom no matter what time of year you visit. Stroll along the botanical trail and jog, cycle or walk by the expansive grassy areas.
Not surprisingly, the area is home to some of the rich and famous, including global singing sensation Shakira, footballers and the Spanish musician and singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat. This is also where the King of Spain used to keep a residence, the Palau Reial de Pedralbes. Today, this early 20th-century building is home to a ceramic museum and an interior design museum. The palace sits in the north end of the Parc de Pedralbes, a beautiful park with bougainvillea, eucalyptus trees, sculptures and fountains.
Nearby is the Parc de Cervantes, another lovely spot for a walk. Come here to soak up the delicious aromas of roses and more than 200 varieties of flower. There are plants from all continents and typically something is in bloom no matter what time of year you visit. Stroll along the botanical trail and jog, cycle or walk by the expansive grassy areas.
How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,000 cities, can be found on the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from iTunes App Store or Google Play to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Pedralbes Walking Tour Map
Guide Name: Pedralbes Walking Tour
Guide Location: Spain » Barcelona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Author: Xena
Guide Location: Spain » Barcelona
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Author: Xena

1) Parc de Cervantes

2) Parc de Cervantes

3) Parc de Cervantes

4) Parc de Cervantes

5) Bruc Military Barracks

6) Pedralbes Royal Palace

7) Pedralbes Royal Palace Entrance

8) Pedralbes Royal Palace

9) Pedralbes Royal Palace

10) Pedralbes Royal Palace

11) Pedralbes Royal Palace

12) Pedralbes Royal Palace

13) Dragon Gate

14) Dragon Gate

15) Parc de Vil·la Amèlia
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