A garden with memory

El Parc Samà, paradís a la terra, edèn robat als cels. (Parc Samà is a paradise on earth and Eden stolen from the heavens.) - said a catalan writer Frances Gras i Elies. Parc Samá is a fabulous place with a long history and soul which is really worth to visit.

Parc Samà is situated in Reus in the province of Tarragona. In the heart of the parc is located the summer residence of Salvador Samà, Marquis of Mariana. It was built in 1881. Around the palace, Salvador Samá ordered the construction of the unusual garden. He wanted that the parc reminded him Cuba. This is why there are a lot of palm trees, waterfalls and exotic flowers.

The Marquis was in love not only in Cuban nature but also in European and Asian culture and art. Therefore, don’t be surprised when you see a copy of an ancient Greek sculpture and Chinese vase in the garden. Parc Samá is a true reflection of its owner’s spirit.

In its heyday, the parc was a place meeting of catalan artist, musics and writers. When I was there, mentally I moved in time to the 19th century. I was thinking about all the amazing cultural events which had happened there. It's a perfect place to relax, read a book and take a walk.

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