Parc de Joan Miró
Park Urban park featuring large Joan Miró sculptures and art
Public park on Barcelona’s Montjuïc/Maria Cristina axis featuring Joan Miró sculptures, lawns and paved paths; visitors stop for Miró’s public works and walking routes between Plaça d’Espanya and the Olympic area.
Parc de Joan Miró is a public park in Barcelona named after the artist Joan Miró and featuring one of his signature public sculptures, a large tiled figure commonly known as “Dona i Ocell.” The park provides a planted urban green space for local residents and visitors close to the Montjuïc and Plaça d’Espanya areas.
The park’s primary feature is Miró’s sculpture set within lawns and paved pathways, surrounded by mature trees and open areas used for recreation. It functions as a place for relaxation, short walks and informal gatherings rather than a formal museum space.
The sculpture and park were installed in the late 20th century as part of municipal efforts to increase public art and green space in the city. The park is sited within Barcelona’s city fabric and is accessible from nearby metro and bus stops.
The park sits on the city side of Montjuïc near Plaça d’Espanya and major avenues, making it a convenient stop for people visiting the broader Montjuïc attractions or using the nearby public transport links.
- Major artwork: The park contains Joan Miró's large public sculpture "Dona i Ocell" (Woman and Bird), a tall, colourfully tiled landmark installed as part of the park's design.
- Location and use: Located near Plaça d'Espanya and the Montjuïc area, the park functions as an urban green space with lawns, walking paths and children's play areas.
How to Get to Parc de Joan Miró #
From Plaça d’Espanya take the metro (L1 or L3) to Espanya station and walk uphill toward Montjuïc, or use Paral·lel station (L2) and walk across Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina. The park is a short walk from these transport hubs.
Tips for Visiting Parc de Joan Miró #
- Stand beneath Joan Miró's 'Dona i Ocell' (Woman and Bird) sculpture to appreciate its scale and the artist's ceramics work.
- Access the park from Paral·lel metro (L2) or Espanya (L1, L3) depending on which side of the park one is coming from.
- Look for small bronze sculptures and mosaics tucked into the park's lawns-Miró's work is integrated into the landscape rather than displayed in a single monument.
Best Time to Visit Parc de Joan Miró #
The park is pleasant through spring and autumn; it's an easy urban green space year-round and particularly good when the city's heat has softened.
Weather & Climate near Parc de Joan Miró #
Parc de Joan Miró's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (637 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 26 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.