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Montjuïc
The green hill over the port, with a castle, the 1992 Olympic stadium, museums, gardens and a fountain show.
- Open
- Always; the castle and museums keep their own hours
- Price
- Free; paid for the castle, the cable car and museums
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Montjuïc, 08038 BarcelonaDirections
- Getting There
- The funicular from Paral·lel station (Metro lines 2 and 3), or the cable car from the beach.
Why Go
The hill rises behind the port, crowned by an 18th-century fortress with views over the city and the sea. Its slopes hold the Olympic ring of 1992, gardens, the Miró foundation and the national art museum.
On set evenings, the Magic Fountain at its foot dances to music and colored light.
Tips
- Check the Magic Fountain's schedule before you go; it doesn't run every night.
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