• Today, Montjuïc stands as a testament to Barcelona’s history, from its ancient strategic importance to its modern role as a cultural hub.
  • The Montjuïc mountain in Barcelona. Visit the magic fountain, the MNAC, Poble Espanyol, the castle or the Olympic stadium located in the Montjuic hill...
  • The Montjuïc is a very special part of Barcelona. With a very eventful history, it has now parks, Olympic sports facilities, a great prospect and several world-famous.
  • Montjuïc Castle: as mentioned above, Montjuïc Castle is a historic fortress that offers breathtaking panoramic views of Barcelona and the sea.
  • On This Page
    • 1. Castell de Montjuïc
    • Map of Montjuic, Barcelona: Top Attractions, Tours & Hotels
  • Discover Barcelona like a local with the Almanac Barcelona city guide! Discover here one of our recommended places to visit: MONTJUÏC CASTLE.
  • Montjuïc has its fair share of parks and green spaces to lounge and get some breathing room away from Barcelona’s architecture, and one of the most.
  • There are two versions of the origin of the name of Mount Montjuïc in Barcelona: From the Latin, the word can mean “Jupiter’s Mountain.
  • The Montjuïc Castle played an important role in the Spanish Civil War. The castle was the place where detainees were imprisoned in the Barcelona Tragic Week.
  • Montjuïc was strongly affected by two large events that occurred in Barcelona. The first being the 1929 World Fair and the second the 1992 Olympic Games.