The appearance of this place, like some other sights of Barcelona, was timed to the 1888 World's Fair. Within the walls of the old fortress, Citadel Park was created, and one of its gems became the “Castle of the Three Dragons,” named so not because you can see the remains of these mythical creatures here, but because of the peculiar shape of the building itself.
During the World's Fair and for several years after it, it housed a restaurant, and now the zoological museum is located here. Inside, you can see various minerals, as well as stuffed birds, animals, reptiles, and even a mammoth skeleton.
But many tourists come here not for them at all. The guards like to say that unearthly screams can be heard in the museum every night. Perhaps these are the cries of those very animals whose stuffed bodies are displayed here. Local staff say that at night the exhibits come to life and wander through the halls. This undoubtedly stirs the imagination and greatly heightens visitors' interest. Especially since during the museum's operation, quite a few guards have been replaced who, supposedly, could not withstand this psychological attack.
They say that in search of inspiration, the makeup artists of the acclaimed film “Pan's Labyrinth” walked through the halls of this museum. Those who have seen it will surely appreciate how greatly this remarkable museum influenced the overall style of Guillermo del Toro's film.
