{"id":93968,"date":"2018-02-05T21:27:06","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T20:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=93968"},"modified":"2018-01-20T21:35:32","modified_gmt":"2018-01-20T20:35:32","slug":"centennial-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/centennial-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Centennial Trees in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona is home to several beautiful <strong>parks<\/strong> and natural spaces to enjoy in the city. And if you love the outdoors, you&#8217;re probably interested in finding out where you can see some of the city&#8217;s best-preserved <strong>nature<\/strong>. While most of the urban area has been developed in Barcelona, there are still a few places you can go to see <strong>centennial trees\u00a0<\/strong>in the city center. Here are a few of the <strong>parks<\/strong> and locations where you can see some of Barcelona&#8217;s oldest and most impressive <strong>trees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/catalonia-rivers-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Catalonia&#8217;s Rivers and Lakes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/centennial-trees\/#Turo_Park\" title=\"Tur\u00f3 Park\">Tur\u00f3 Park<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/centennial-trees\/#Pedralbes_Palace_Gardens\" title=\"Pedralbes Palace Gardens\">Pedralbes Palace Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/centennial-trees\/#Centre_Civic_Can_Verdaguer\" title=\"Centre C\u00edvic Can Verdaguer\">Centre C\u00edvic Can Verdaguer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turo_Park\"><\/span>Tur\u00f3 Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-93970 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/autumn-2850832_1920-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"172\" \/>In the center of the city, <a href=\"http:\/\/lameva.barcelona.cat\/es\/que-hacer-en-bcn\/parques-y-jardines\/el-turo-park_92086011942.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Tur\u00f3 Park &amp; Gardens<\/strong><\/a> is an oasis of serenity perfect for a calm escape from the chaos of Barcelona. It&#8217;s also rich in <strong>biodiversity\u00a0<\/strong>and home to many of Barcelona&#8217;s oldest <strong>trees<\/strong>. Inside the park, you&#8217;ll find trees such as oaks, magnolias, cedars, and palms. With a few <strong>centennial trees<\/strong> scattered throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/parks-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>park<\/strong><\/a> and a pond covered with beautiful water lilies, <strong>Tur\u00f3 Park\u00a0<\/strong>is a must-see for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/nature-related-museums-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>nature<\/strong><\/a> lovers in Barcelona. It&#8217;s the perfect place to relax in the shade and take in the quiet atmosphere of this small but impressive <strong>city park<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Tur%C3%B3+Park+%26+Gardens\/@41.3944785,2.1379142,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf00fae11f513d40!8m2!3d41.3945509!4d2.1407144\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Avenida de Pau Casals, 19, 08021 Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/activities-parks-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Activities to Do in the Parks of Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pedralbes_Palace_Gardens\"><\/span>Pedralbes Palace Gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_93976\" style=\"width: 232px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93976\" class=\" wp-image-93976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/13509212953_6130c7fa6b_b-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"145\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-93976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Rafel Miro via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just off the busy Diagonal street, the <strong>gardens<\/strong> surrounding\u00a0<strong>Pedralbes Palace<\/strong>\u00a0are a hidden gem in the city. This small <strong>park<\/strong> is one of the most attractive in Barcelona and home to an impressive number of species for its size.<i>\u00a0<\/i>There&#8217;s a beautiful <strong>centennial Himalayan cedar tree<\/strong>\u00a0in the park along with plenty of hundred-year-old pines, bamboo, and laurels. Aside from nature, there are some lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-sculptures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sculptures<\/strong><\/a>, fountains, and, of course, the Pedralbes Palace. The park is quiet, relaxing, and a great spot to stay a while and enjoy the calm surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Palau+Reial+de+Pedralbes\/@41.3884966,2.1170465,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa6baf0e9497cd420?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj56JGA5-HYAhXBLFAKHWIeDswQ_BIIhgEwDg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Avinguda Diagonal, 686, 08034 Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centre_Civic_Can_Verdaguer\"><\/span>Centre C\u00edvic Can Verdaguer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_93971\" style=\"width: 220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93971\" class=\" wp-image-93971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/wood-366735_1920-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"140\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-93971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just outside of the <strong>Can Verdaguer Civic Center<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll find the <strong>tallest palm tree in Barcelona<\/strong>. This giant <strong>centennial tree<\/strong> reaches 27 meters tall and is 122 years old. Originally from North America, the palm tree is a\u00a0<em>Washingtonia robusta.<\/em>\u00a0While this particular tree isn&#8217;t located within a <strong>park<\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/nature-parks-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>natural area<\/strong><\/a>, it&#8217;s an impressive sight to see nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Centre+C%C3%ADvic+Can+Verdaguer\/@41.4342123,2.1790595,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xac4c6abcbb511391?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjI35SR5-HYAhUOLFAKHfnoBtMQ_BIIkwEwCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Carrer de Piferrer, 94-100, 08016 Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><em>Looking for an apartment in the city? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> can help you find the perfect one.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"93968\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona is home to several beautiful parks and natural spaces to enjoy in the city. 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