Nearby sites at the Parc de Montjuïc!

Don´t miss the must see sites by the apartment, just a short walk away or a near bus ride.

Visit all that the Parc de Montjuïc has to offer.

The Parc de Montjuïc is located in the Sants neighbourhood and it occupies a vast swathe of the imposing hill overlooking the port, offering a plethora of green areas and gardens, museums and cultural attractions, sports facilities and Olympic sites. Montjuïc speaks to us about the history and life of a hill that has helped define Barcelona’s personality.

Montjuïc Hill has borne witness to, and been the focus of key events that have shaped its personality. The first such event was the 1929 International Exhibition held in Barcelona which fostered the development of the zone. More recently, the 1992 Olympic Games brought about major renewal.

Montjuïc is also home to museums, such as the Fundació Miró, the Museu d’Arqueologia, theMuseu Etnològic and the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya-MNAC. The latter, which is housed in the Palau Nacional, the centrepiece of the 1929 exhibition, invites us to discover 1,000 years of Catalan art. The Pavelló Mies van der Rohe, which was the German pavilion at the event, is a superb example of Bauhaus architecture. The former Casaramona textile factory, a modernista landmark by Puig i Cadafalch, is now home to CaixaForum, a cultural centre which hosts temporary exhibitions. The Magic Fountain and the Poble Espanyol, with its “artisans’ village”, are other places of interest in Barcelona which are a must-see.

The Olympic Ring, the main site of the Olympic Games, features the stadium, the Estadi Lluís Companys, Arata Izosaki’s sports palace, the Palau Sant Jordi, and the telecommunications tower designed by Santiago Calatrava. Nearby, the Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch and the Botanical Gardens are also unmissable sights as you explore the Parc de Montjuïc.

Font Monumetnal Plaça Espanya

The monumental fountain that rises up in the centre of the Plaça Espanya is one of the iconic images of this part of Barcelona. You can enjoy great views of this impressive classical-style monument from any corner of the plaza. This sculptural ensemble marks the gateway to the avenue leading to the grounds of the 1929 International Exhibition.

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Poble Espanyol

The Poble Espanyol, or Spanish Village, is an open-air museum comprising full-scale replicas of 117 buildings from different parts of Spain. It was built on Montjuïc Mountain for the 1929 International Exhibition in Barcelona and the diversity of its squares, streets and houses give it the feel of a real village.

Opening time: Monday, from 9am to 8pm.
Tuesday to Thursday, from 9am to 2am.
Friday, from 9am to 4am.
Saturday, from 9am to 5am.
Sunday, from 9am to 12am.
December 24th, from 9am to 8pm.
December 25th, from 9am to 2pm.
December 31st: as usual until New Year’s eve finish.
January 1st, from 1pm to 8pm.

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Font Màgica

Barcelona’s biggest ornamental fountain, which was built in 1929 for the International Exhibition, offers a spectacular display of music, water acrobatics and lights which generate over 50 kinds of shades and hues. The Montjuïc Magic Fountain has become one of Barcelona’s most popular attractions and is where the “Piromusical” is held, a true balletic spectacle of water and light.

Opening time: Autumm & Winter:
Friday & Saturday, from 7pm to 9pm.
Spring & Summer:
Thursday to Sunday, from 9pm to 11.30pm.
Please check dates of annual closing.

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Pavelló Mies van de Rohe

Mies van der Rohe, who is considered the father of Modern architecture, designed the German Pavilion for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition. Today, we can once again admire this key landmark of 20th century art and architecture as a result of the painstaking reconstruction carried out in the 1980s in Barcelona.

Opening time: Daily, from 10am to 8pm.

The pavilion can close precise days because of the celebration of private acts.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility

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Castell de Montjuïc

Standing on a vantage point 173 metres above the port, Montjuïc Castlecommands stunning views of the city. Now a peaceable place, the memory of this fortress endures in Barcelona as a symbol of repression but also of the city’s struggles during different periods in its history.

Opening time: From 1st October to 31st March: Monday to Sunday from 9am to 7pm.
From 1st April to 30th September: Monday to Sunday from 9am to 9pm.

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Anella Olímpica de Montjuïc

Barcelona lived through a magical summer it will never forget. When the city hosted the 1992 Olympic Games, the city became the world’s capital during a fortnight which will be etched forever in people’s memories. The Olympic Ring on Montjuïc was the nerve centre of the festivities.

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Palau Sant Jordi

The Olympic Games represented a major change for Barcelona. One of the buildings that heralded the city’s entry into the contemporary era was the Palau Sant Jordi, a large, covered sports complex used for all kinds of sporting, recreational and cultural events.

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Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan A. Samaranch

Barcelona has become the first major European city with its own Olympics museum, the Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport. The museum is located on Montjuïc hill, and offers a unique experience of the Olympic movement and sport. the city’s passion to sports reached its pinnacle with 1992 Barcelona’s Olympics.

Opening time: From October to March:
Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm. Sunday and public holidays from 10am to 2.30pm.
From April to October:
Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 8pm. Sunday and public holidays, from 10am to 2.30pm.
January 1st, May 1st, December 25th and 26th closed.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility

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Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya

The museum MNAC is housed in the Palau Nacional, a landmark building dating from the 1929 International Exhibition of Barcelona. It is located on Montjuïc Hill, a privileged setting which boasts unique, magnificent views of Barcelona.

Opening time: From October 1st to April 30th, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm. Sunday and public holidays, from 10am to 3pm.
From May 2nd to September 30th, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 8pm. Sunday and public holidays, from 10am to 3pm. January 1st, May 1st and December 25th closed.
Saturdays from 3pm and first Sunday of every month, free entrance.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility

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Fundació Joan Miró

The Fundació Joan Miró is located in Montjuïc Park in a magnificent Mediterranean-style building designed by Josep Lluís Sert, and houses the most important public collection of works by Joan Miró.

Opening time: From October to June, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 7pm. Thursday, from 10am to 9.30pm. Sunday & public holidays, from 10am to 2.30pm.

From July to September, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 8pm. Thursday from 10am to 9.30pm. Sunday & public holidays, from 10am to 2.30pm.
Monday, January 1st, December 25th & 26th, closed.
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Fundació Fran Daurel

The galleries of the Fundació Fran Daurel opened in 2001 in the Poble Espanyol, or Spanish Village, on Montjuïc Hill.

The Fran Daurel private collection focuses mainly on Catalan art, comprising works by major artists such as Dalí, Guinovart, Ràfols-Casamada, Cuixart, Tàpies, Barceló, Plensa, Millares andPicasso.

Opening time: From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 7pm. Monday, from 10am to 6.30pm.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility

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Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

The Barcelona Botanical Gardens are located on a gentle slope in Montjuïc Park and offer a different walk for every season of the year, through the vegetation from the five regions of the world with a Mediterranean climate.

Opening time: October to March, daily from 10am a 6pm.
April, Mai and September, daily from 10am to 7pm.
June, July and August, daily from 10am to 8pm.
January 1st, May 1st, June 24th and December 25th, closed.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility

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Source: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/