Montjuic is a hill on the south side of Barcelona that rises 700 feet or 213 meters into the sky, and slopes sharply into the Mediterranean Sea. The top is basically flat and the eastern side has an amazing view of the city. The site hosted the 1929 International Exposition, which led to the first real construction on the hill.
The hill was settled first by the Iberian Celts thousands of years ago. The hill served as a fantastic vantage point for settlers to the region and as such, in 1640, a military fortress was first built here. In the 18th century the Castell de Montjuic was built in its place, was also a fortress, only much larger.
Today, the Castell de Montjuic has been joined by many tourist attractions making this the most visited area within Barcelona's city limits. There are opportunities to learn no only about the city's history, but also the art and cultures of the many settlers to the area. Within the Castell de Montjuic is the Museu Militar, a military museum that is usually reached by a fuicular, or small cable car. You can take this route straight from the Paral-lel Metro Station to the museum.
The Palau Nacional houses the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. The collections displayed here include historic representations from the Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods through the 20th century. The Font Majic, or Magic Fountain is a lighted fountain with a magnificent display, that is highly recommended at night. The water dances to music and decorates the faade of the Palau Nacional.
The Pavello Mies van der Rohe is a museum next to the Magic Fountain, with a collection of art from the very important Spanish architect Mie van der Rohe. The museum was built and then deconstructed for the International Exhibition, and then rebuilt in the 1980s to the exact specifications of the original, representing the architects minimalist construction in steel and glass.
The Poble Espanyol is still standing from the International Exhibition and is a village complete with houses, an open air museum, a children's village, and arts and crafts are very popular here.
The Olympics were held in Barcelona in 1992, and many buildings and structures were created for the events. The Anella Olimpica, Olympic Ring, is home to many sport facilities including the Olympic Stadium. The building was built to look like the rest of the structures on the hill, but is a completely modern structure.
The Nou Jardi Botanic is a new addition to Montjuic, and these popular botanical gardens have more than 2000 varieties of plants, including the Jardins de Mossen Costa i Llobera, a garden of many types of cacti.
The hill was settled first by the Iberian Celts thousands of years ago. The hill served as a fantastic vantage point for settlers to the region and as such, in 1640, a military fortress was first built here. In the 18th century the Castell de Montjuic was built in its place, was also a fortress, only much larger.
Today, the Castell de Montjuic has been joined by many tourist attractions making this the most visited area within Barcelona's city limits. There are opportunities to learn no only about the city's history, but also the art and cultures of the many settlers to the area. Within the Castell de Montjuic is the Museu Militar, a military museum that is usually reached by a fuicular, or small cable car. You can take this route straight from the Paral-lel Metro Station to the museum.
The Palau Nacional houses the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. The collections displayed here include historic representations from the Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods through the 20th century. The Font Majic, or Magic Fountain is a lighted fountain with a magnificent display, that is highly recommended at night. The water dances to music and decorates the faade of the Palau Nacional.
The Pavello Mies van der Rohe is a museum next to the Magic Fountain, with a collection of art from the very important Spanish architect Mie van der Rohe. The museum was built and then deconstructed for the International Exhibition, and then rebuilt in the 1980s to the exact specifications of the original, representing the architects minimalist construction in steel and glass.
The Poble Espanyol is still standing from the International Exhibition and is a village complete with houses, an open air museum, a children's village, and arts and crafts are very popular here.
The Olympics were held in Barcelona in 1992, and many buildings and structures were created for the events. The Anella Olimpica, Olympic Ring, is home to many sport facilities including the Olympic Stadium. The building was built to look like the rest of the structures on the hill, but is a completely modern structure.
The Nou Jardi Botanic is a new addition to Montjuic, and these popular botanical gardens have more than 2000 varieties of plants, including the Jardins de Mossen Costa i Llobera, a garden of many types of cacti.
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