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Barcelona Labyrinth
The Barcelona labyrinth with its
spacious park (Parc del Laberint
d'Horta) is located in Barcelona's
Horta�Guinardo° district, Spain.
The park was established in 1791 when
the Desvalls family planted many cypress
trees in their estate. Later, an architect Elies
Rogent expanded the park by adding
flowerbeds, pavilions, waterfalls and canals. The park also holds temples,
grottoes and high reliefs, dedicated to the Greek mythological heroes.
The Barcelona labyrinth is created on the basis of the Greek myth
"Theseus and the Minotaur" and portrays the Minotaur's castle. At the
entrance of the labyrinth one can see a spherical obelisk symbolizing the
Ariadne's thread, whereas to the center there is a statue to Eros, the god of
love, which stands as a sign of overcoming the labyrinth.
The Barcelona labyrinth was fully renovated by the EU funding
assistance and along with the surrounding park was given the status of
a park museum. At present it is a renowned cultural center.
Obverse: the Barcelona labyrinth and the statue to Eros.
Reverse: a contour of the Barcelona labyrinth with a pool at
the entrance and a platform in the center, the gilded ball