A tower at Montjuïc Castle in Barcelona.
The Font Màgica de Montjuïc.
The Montjuïc Castle sits at the very top of Montjuïc.
Well fortunately you can do it from the mountain of Montjuïc.
The Fundació Miró is located in Parc de Montjuïc in Barcelona.
Montjuïc also makes for a fun and adventurous,
yet slightly challenging, bike ride.
Now that we have that out the way, let's talk Montjuïc mountain.
Sitting on the very top of the Montjuïc mountain is the imposing Castell de Montjuïc.
It starts near the beach on
top of the 78-meter tower and takes you all the way to Montjuïc Hill.
You can explore the Castell de Montjuïc(a large 18th-century fortress),
as well as gardens, a Spanish village, and the Olympic Stadium.
Other must-sees at Montjuïc include the Poble Espanyol,
an open air museum, and the Fundació de Joan Miró museum of modern art.
Teatre Grec is the main venue of this unique arts festival and
can be found in the foothills of Montjuïc in Barcelona.
Take the metro line 2 from the Sagrada Familia station
and get off at Paral-lel, changing on to the Funicular de Montjuïc.
Castell de Montjuïc- This is an old fortress that's
now a museum featuring military displays and information on the history of the castle.
We recommend sipping on one of the ultra-tasty house cocktails as you enjoy the views of Las Ramblas, Port Vell and Montjuïc.
The top of the hill(a height of 173 metres) was the site of several fortifications, the latest of which(the Castell de Montjuïc) remains today.
After lunch, it is time to proceed to Montjuïc- the famous hill that overlooks all of Barcelona
and offers breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Unfortunately, the Font Màgica de Montjuïc became damaged during the Spanish Civil War,
fell into disrepair and was out of use from 1955 until the 1970s.
The top of the hill(a height of 173 meters) was the site of several fortifications, while the latest of which(the Castell de Montjuïc) remains today.
One of the most iconic
images from the 1992 games is the stunning backdrop to the diving competition held at the Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc swimming pool.
Here you can also head to the Montjuïc Castle in Barcelona, where you can explore the historic fortress and lose yourself in astonishing panoramic views of Barcelona.
Montjuïc in Barcelona may have been the venue for the 1992 Olympics,
but nowadays this area is a stern favorite for many visitors and residents looking for a breath of fresh air.
When you arrive on the hill from the cable car, you will be able to enjoy a good view of the city and
visit the Castell de Montjuïc(a large 18th-century fortress),
as well as gardens, a Spanish village, and some Olympic stadiums.
Montjuïc Hill- When you arrive on the hill from the cable car, you will be able to enjoy a good view of the city and
visit the Castell de Montjuïc(a large 18th-century fortress),
as well as gardens, a Spanish village, and some Olympic stadiums.
If you are coming to Barcelona and
would like to spend a day visiting Montjuïc, renting a city centre Barcelona apartment
would be a fantastic option as it allows you to spend little time on travelling to the mountain, as well as being near to the main tourist attractions.