El Parc del Turó del Putxet

Carrer Manacor, 9
Sarrià - Sant Gervasi
08023
Barcelona

http://www.barcelona.cat/ca/que-pots-fer-a-bcn/parcs-i-jardins/parc-turo-del-putget_92086011938.html


Latitude: 2.1430233
Longitude: 41.4074574



  • Park or public garden
  • Reptile
  • Allotment and community garden


Placed above the Hill of Putxet, this park is one of the most privileged viewpoints in Barcelona. It has abundant and varied vegetation in species, some of which are very rare.

History
The Putxet is a small mountain of 178 meters between Vallcarca and Sant Gervasi. In spite of a chapel of the XVII, the first vestiges of settlement known are around 1870, when the bourgeoisie of Barcelona began to build towers to move around due to the urban conditions of the old Barcelona. The lands were part of the old Torre Spain estate, of the Morató family. In 1917 it was included in the planning of green areas, which reserved the hills as natural spaces. Over time, however, he went urbanizing. When in 1970 the City Council expropriated the lands of the current gardens, the ancient Mediterranean forest had become, from the first third of the 20th century, in a quarry. He contributed to the use of fuel that was made during the Civil War of pinewood.

Biodiversity
Due to the variety of plants and their location, it could be said that the Putxet Hill is a neatly landscaped forest. The characteristics of the terrain make vegetation, very rich in arboreal and shrub species, mainly located in large parterres that are lowered down the hill, framing the paths that cross this green space. There is a good proportion, between conifers and leafy ones, and in the sunny parterres there are very thick bush masses, as well as lively and seasonal species.
The vegetation of the gardens is changing with the height, since the higher the plantation soil is the poorer. This does not mean, however, that vegetation loses quality at all. A good example is the exceptional and tallest conifers that we find mainly in the upper half of the gardens, which allow to disguise the vertical walls of the old quarry. In this part also stand out the white pines, the pine forests, the cedars of the Himalayas, holm oaks and olive trees. As we go down, we find mimosas, muskas and acacias. There are also fake peppers and some tree of paradise.
On the placetes, there are, above all, clams, saplings, lledoners, some bananas and palm trees, quite down, towards the entrance of the garden, where a few examples of palm, cassava and cupress are highlighted. Regarding the rarity, the bushes, with such rare species as ajocagripaus, lobelia, seneci, duranta, sage microfilas, menthol aroma, and englantina, especially shrubs, stand out, with a bush stinging quite abundantly In this garden and in winter it is filled with yellow flowers.

Landscaping and design
Despite the inclination of the terrain, it is a good place to take a walk, and they are quite frequented by the neighborhood to cross it, either up or down, avoiding traffic.
These gardens are much more accessible than it may first seem, since obstacles are often more than stretches of stairs. Except access to the highest part of the hill, the gardens can be crossed from one end to the other without stepping on a step.
In March 2011, the surface of the gardens increased with the incorporation into the park of a new 1.2 hectare landscaped area. Thus, the gardens have grown to reach the 5.2 hectares of green space, which have added new views over the city and the sea to the magnificent panoramic views already offered on the city.
The extension has ordered this part of the park at different levels or terraces. These terraces are interconnected by lined ramps of landscaped areas. The reorganization of the space has allowed to open a new area for children's games, a picnic area with tables and a new area of ​​dogs.

Insect hotel sponsored by the Lexia School .

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El Parc del Turó del Putxet

Carrer Manacor, 9
Sarrià - Sant Gervasi / El Putxet i Farró
08023 - Barcelona
 http://www.barcelona.cat/ca/que-pots-fer-a-bcn/parcs-i-jardins/parc-turo-del-putget_92086011938.html
Placed above the Hill of Putxet, this park is one of the most privileged viewpoints in Barcelona. It has abundant and varied vegetation in species, some of which are very rare.

History
The Putxet is a small mountain of 178 meters between Vallcarca and Sant Gervasi. In spite of a chapel of the XVII, the first vestiges of settlement known are around 1870, when the bourgeoisie of Barcelona began to build towers to move around due to the urban conditions of the old Barcelona. The lands were part of the old Torre Spain estate, of the Morató family. In 1917 it was included in the planning of green areas, which reserved the hills as natural spaces. Over time, however, he went urbanizing. When in 1970 the City Council expropriated the lands of the current gardens, the ancient Mediterranean forest had become, from the first third of the 20th century, in a quarry. He contributed to the use of fuel that was made during the Civil War of pinewood.

Biodiversity
Due to the variety of plants and their location, it could be said that the Putxet Hill is a neatly landscaped forest. The characteristics of the terrain make vegetation, very rich in arboreal and shrub species, mainly located in large parterres that are lowered down the hill, framing the paths that cross this green space. There is a good proportion, between conifers and leafy ones, and in the sunny parterres there are very thick bush masses, as well as lively and seasonal species.
The vegetation of the gardens is changing with the height, since the higher the plantation soil is the poorer. This does not mean, however, that vegetation loses quality at all. A good example is the exceptional and tallest conifers that we find mainly in the upper half of the gardens, which allow to disguise the vertical walls of the old quarry. In this part also stand out the white pines, the pine forests, the cedars of the Himalayas, holm oaks and olive trees. As we go down, we find mimosas, muskas and acacias. There are also fake peppers and some tree of paradise.
On the placetes, there are, above all, clams, saplings, lledoners, some bananas and palm trees, quite down, towards the entrance of the garden, where a few examples of palm, cassava and cupress are highlighted. Regarding the rarity, the bushes, with such rare species as ajocagripaus, lobelia, seneci, duranta, sage microfilas, menthol aroma, and englantina, especially shrubs, stand out, with a bush stinging quite abundantly In this garden and in winter it is filled with yellow flowers.

Landscaping and design
Despite the inclination of the terrain, it is a good place to take a walk, and they are quite frequented by the neighborhood to cross it, either up or down, avoiding traffic.
These gardens are much more accessible than it may first seem, since obstacles are often more than stretches of stairs. Except access to the highest part of the hill, the gardens can be crossed from one end to the other without stepping on a step.
In March 2011, the surface of the gardens increased with the incorporation into the park of a new 1.2 hectare landscaped area. Thus, the gardens have grown to reach the 5.2 hectares of green space, which have added new views over the city and the sea to the magnificent panoramic views already offered on the city.
The extension has ordered this part of the park at different levels or terraces. These terraces are interconnected by lined ramps of landscaped areas. The reorganization of the space has allowed to open a new area for children's games, a picnic area with tables and a new area of ​​dogs.

Insect hotel sponsored by the Lexia School .

Automatically translated with Google Translate API.
Automatically translated with Google Translate API.

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