Montjuic Castle

Carretera de Montjuïc, 66, 08038 Barcelona, Spain Phone: 932564445

About

Montjuïc Castle  is an imposing  castle that dominates the city since 1640. It was primarily used to repress the people during two centuries. Repression of the anarchists in the XIX century and prison for the political prisoners under Franco. In 1940 Lluis Companys was executed here. He was the president of the Generalitat of Catalonia. Nowadays is the only place of the city where you can see a statue of Franco. It also shelters a military museum.
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Must do

"must if you come to barcelona!!!!"

"must!"

What people dont like

"cocktails in the street cafe are terrible, nachos are good with guacamole sauce"

"but it reminds me of the game- age of empires!"

"take the cable car up for the views and walk down - save a few euro!!"

"the cafe is not awesome but will do in a pinch."

Useful Tips

"priceless views of barcelona and the mediterranean."

"magnificent views here"

"one of the best barcelona' sight view."

"el plan de cine al aire libre es ideal para ir en pareja con una cesta de picnic."

"ideal per a venir a fer un pícnic"

"el gran pulmón de barcelona.. ideal para domingo!"

"spend valentines day walking around montjuïc for a breathtaking panoramic views of the city."

"biking around barcelona is a great way to see the city!"

"for some of the best and most breathtaking views of barcelona, the mediterranean and the port, a trip to the montjuïc castle is a must!"

"beautiful sightseeing"

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