The roots of Montjuïc Castle date back to the 17th century AD, and it is an ancient military castle located on top of Montjuic Hill in Barcelona.
The castle played an important role in the history of the city over the past 350 years, and it is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Spain.
The castle was used in the past as a military museum, has lived through many wars, and is currently considered one of the most important and prominent facilities of the historic municipality of Barcelona.
Then the military museum was closed in 2007 AD, and the castle closed its doors for renovation and rebuilding, and the castle is still under the scheduled renewal of all its parts. Its current activities include cultural and national events within the memory space, and the history center of Montjuic Hill.
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Activities you can do
• You can start your visit from the Montjuic cable car station, which will take you on a wonderful trip over the peaks, to take pictures of the panoramic pictures of the city.
• When you arrive at the castle, you will cross a stone bridge to enter its main hall, which is currently branching from four rooms for visitors.
Then take a trip through the history of the castle and Montjuic Hill to visit the visitor center that includes several internal halls, such as the History Hall and others.
Do not forget to pass through the arched tunnels that extend along its strongholds and barriers, and which carry many mural sculptures.
• The outer courtyard of the castle is also used for modern temporary exhibitions, the center of which is spherical memory sculptures and a reflective crystal that merits the lens of your cameras.
• The administration of the castle offers an opportunity to wander around its balconies and the rooftops of its halls, where you can see Montjuic Hill and Barcelona from all directions.
• The castle includes picturesque green gardens that you must see, plants above some of its walls, and embrace archaeological sculptures such as the drummer sculpture.
Entry prices
For adults 5 euros.
For children 3 euros.
Worktime
Daily from 10 in the morning until 8 in the evening, and the last time to enter exactly at 7:30 pm.
Montjuic Castle Hotels – Montjuic
The first 5-star Barcelona hotel with excellent ratings, 900 meters from Montjuic Castle.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff is helpful and friendly, the breakfast is great, the services are excellent.
Casa Foster GL Monemanto is a 5-star hotel in Spain with excellent ratings, and it is 2.4 km from Montjuic Castle.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The location is excellent, the staff helpful and the rooms comfortable.
