Maze Park in Horta, Barcelona

At the magnificent Horta Maze in one of Barcelona's oldest gardens, time seems to stand still at Maze Park. It was developed towards the end of the 18th century when a Catalan aristocracy chose to remodel an ancient, large family estate.

Bagutti, an Italian architect, and Delvalet, a French gardener, created the plan, structures, and ornamentation of the garden. In the middle of the 19th century, it was expanded, and this expansion adopted a romantic style. The family and Barcelona City Council came to an arrangement in 1969 for the family to purchase the estate and make it publicly accessible. In 1993, restoration work commenced. Its other places, statues, and notably its luxuriant foliage make a visit truly pleasurable, despite the fact that the remarkable maze is known as the gardens.

The statue of Eros, the Greek god of love, is located inside the maze and may bring you some additional luck. Find miniature temples constructed in the Classical style by navigating the maze-like walkways; just be sure to stick together to avoid getting lost in the throng or in the corners.

Location: Passeig dels Castanyers, Barcelona, Spain