Montjuïc Fortress in Barcelona: photos, reviews

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The Montjuïc Fortress vividly recalls numerous historical events and upheavals that have befallen Catalonia. Throughout its long history, the fortress walls served as an impregnable barrier against Habsburg invasions, steadfastly repelling any attempts to violate the city's sovereignty.

Long ago, many influential and prominent figures of the country were executed at Montjuïc Fortress, and they were buried right there on the local grounds. The fortress also housed a prison, whose cells were later converted into a Museum of Arms, which is still operational today. To reach the bustling city, many tourists use the cable car, which, incidentally, was renovated in 1920. Another noteworthy feature of the fortress is a huge cactus with long thorns, aptly named "mother-in-law's chair."

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Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Castell

Bus stop 286 m walk

Can Valero - Pg del Migdia

Bus stop 321 m walk

Moll Sud - Moll Oest

Bus stop 388 m walk

Can Valero - Doctor Font i Quer

Bus stop 463 m walk

Moll Sud

Bus stop 493 m walk

4.4

based on 58,117 reviews

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4.4/5 58,117 reviews

Mily Hernandez de Jimenez

Wow.. Fortaleza / Castillo con mucha historia de la edad media y tiene una hermosa vista de Barcelona!

Cintia Tavares

Castelo não tem muita coisa. Bem simples a visita. Vale a vista do telhado.

Aviva Davis

We didn’t go in but the outside area was a great stroll with great views

Montjuïc Fortress in Barcelona

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