Jardins de Rubió i Lluch is a quiet courtyard garden in El Raval, set within the former Hospital de la Santa Creu at Hospital, 56. Orange and jacaranda trees shade the historic grounds, where a central fountain and benches offer a pause from the surrounding streets. Antoni Gaudí spent his final days at the hospital after a tram collision. The courtyard is now shared by the Library of Catalonia, a school and an institute, with a garden bar for a drink or a meal.
A courtyard within the former hospital
The gardens occupy the courtyard of the Antic Hospital de la Santa Creu, a former hospital for poor people. The hospital closed in 1929. Today, the grounds sit among the Library of Catalonia, a school and an institute, so the courtyard remains part of an active city setting. A central fountain and benches give the space a place to pause. Orange and jacaranda trees add shade and seasonal colour, and the scent of oranges is part of the courtyard’s appeal.
Gaudí’s final days
Antoni Gaudí spent his final days at the hospital after a tram collision in 1926. The courtyard offers a quiet place to remember his connection to the site. The garden bar provides another reason to stop, with homemade vermouth among its drinks.
FAQ
Where are Jardins de Rubió i Lluch?
The gardens are at Hospital, 56, in El Raval, Barcelona, within the former Hospital de la Santa Creu.
What is the connection between the gardens and Antoni Gaudí?
Gaudí spent his final days at the former hospital after a tram collision in 1926.
What can you see in the courtyard?
The grounds have a historic central fountain, benches, orange trees and jacaranda trees.
Is there a café or bar in the gardens?
There is a garden bar where you can get a drink or a meal. Homemade vermouth is one option.
