Montjuïc
Practical information on Montjuïc
Address: Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain. Note that Montjuïc is a hill located in the southwest of Barcelona, Spain.
There are several ways to get to Montjuïc from Barcelona city centre:
Metro: The metro lines L1, L2 and L3 stop at Pl. Espanya, Paral-lel, Poble Sec stations at the foot of Montjuïc. You can then take the Montjuïc fucicular up the hill.
Cable Car: The funicular car connects the Paral-lel metro station to the top of Montjuïc hill. It is open every day of the week and timetables vary according to the season. The cable car at the top of the funicular takes you even further up the mountain.
By bus: There are several bus routes to Montjuïc, including routes 13, 50 and 150, which can be taken from various parts of the city.
By car or taxi: If you prefer, you can also take a taxi or your own car to Montjuïc, although parking can be difficult to find on Montjuïc.
Where is the Montjuïc in Barcelona?
Montjuic is a mountain in the city. A real breath of fresh air. From all sides, you have access to a magnificent view of Barcelona. The sides of the hill are covered with flowers, exotic trees and giant cacti. A magical atmosphere created by the luminous fountains of Gaietà Buïgas. Even getting there is a bit of an adventure. The cable car, for example, which leaves from the castle at the top of the hill, offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.
An ideal place for a Sunday stroll or for cultural visits in which Montjuïc is the setting.
Montjuïc is an emblematic cultural and sports venue in Barcelona.
Montjuïc Castle is a major point of interest and offers a military museum and a breathtaking view of the city. Just below the castle is the Palau Nacional, also known as the MNAC, which houses the largest collection of Catalan art in the world. The nearby escalators make it easy to get to the museum for those who do not wish to climb the stairs.
A short walk from the Palau Nacional is the Poble Espanyol, a village built for the 1929 Universal Exhibition that exhibits different styles of Spanish regional architecture. The Magic Fountain, located in front of the Palau Nacional, is a free and popular attraction that lights up in different colours to classical music.
Montjuïc was also the site of the 1992 Olympic Games. The Olympic stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the Olympic swimming pools on the hillside are must-sees for sports enthusiasts. In summer, open-air film screenings on the walls of the Olympic pools are a popular activity for locals and tourists. Take time to visit the Joan Miró Foundation, a museum dedicated to the great Catalan artist.
Finally, Montjuïc offers green spaces and picnic areas to enjoy a moment of relaxation with family and friends.
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Montjuïc Tourist Route
Here is a small selection of places to discover on the Montjuïc mountain.
Take advantage of our good addresses such as restaurants and shops. This is also part of discovering a city.
1- The Mies Van der Rohe Pavillon. Pavello Mies Van der Rohe ***
2- The Spanish Village. Poble Espanyol **
3- The National catalan Art Museum** Museu Art Modern (MNAC)
4- The Sant Jordi Palace. Palau Sant Jordi *
5- The Calatrava tower. Torre de Calatrava
6- The Olympic Stadium. Estadi Olimpic *
7- Joan Miró Foundation. Fundacio Joan Miró ***
8- Montjuïc Castle. Castell de Montjuïc*
Don't forget to go up to Montjuic!
4 comments
fantastic Montjuic - Sofia (21 Mar 2023 - 07:58)
You can stay there for days between the Miro Foundation and the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion.
Don't forget to go up to Montjuic!
Bus 193 - Doreen Cameron (26 Aug 2016 - 09:10)
Might be time to update the website. I believe bus 193 no longer runs. There is a bus 150, but I'm not sure where it culminates.
When updating the site, besides having someone whose first language is English to correct the grammar, you may want to include a picture of that wonderful spot somewhere near the castle where we had a 360 degree view of Barcelona in all its magnificence, and if that were not enough, a more calming 180 degree of the ocean.
What a wonderful city!
Montjuic - David Cohen (31 Jul 2016 - 09:38)
I find it disingenuous that no where in a Spanish web site do I find anything relating to the slaughtered Jews who were buried here during the Inquisition. Spain lines to whitewash these horrid events.
To quote Simon Scharma in his wonderfully written book,"What still exists is Monntjusic, a nice park for tourists and once the cemetery of the Jews, hence its name. It's stones are scattered about Barcelona,extracted for the construction of this and that building in the elegant town."
Come on Espana! Tell the real story!!
Good Overview - B Dunning-USA (31 Aug 2011 - 09:45)
This is a good presentation of the sites on the hill area. It could help to have a map display