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Castell de Montjuic

 

Located at the peak of Mount Montjic, Castell de Montjuic (Montjuic Castle) is actually a 18th century fortress that was built to defend the city but often used for invasion of the city instead. The fort was later used to house and oppress political prisoners. Many political prisoners were executed there in the past. Castell de Montjuic offers a paranomic view over the city as well as Barcelona ports.

The Military Museum is located at the fort and contains military equipments and weapons from different periods. It costs 2.50 Euros to enter the museum and opens at 9.30 a.m. daily. It closes at 5.30 p.m. from November to March and 8 p.m. from March to October.

Those interested in watching a movie in open air on Monjuic in the summer can do so at Sala Montjuic Cinema.

Jardi Botanic de Barcelona (Barcelona Botanic Garden) is a garden featuring more than 2000 plants from the mediteranean climate and is located near Castell Montjuic

Castell de Montjuic and the Military Museum can be reached via many different ways but the most exciting way to reach there will be via Teleferico Montjuic.

 

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Photos Of Castell Montjuic

 


Castell Montjuic


A drawbridge to the castle over what was once a moat


Castell Montjuic under the invasion of mosses

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