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Montjuďc
mountain (Jewish mountain) has been, throughout its history, the
protagonist of many events, some glorious and victorious, others
less so. As a result, this emblematic mountain offers the visitor
many different facets, including history, culture, leisure and
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The historical symbol and oldest monument (end of the 17th century)
is the Castell de Montjuďc (Castle),
from where there are beautiful views of the city. The castle,
which now houses the Museu Militar,
has been, in part, a symbol of oppression oven the centuries,
as it was used to torture and execute the leaders of the Setmana
Trŕgica in 1909 and Lluís Companys, president of the Generalitat
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world fair of 1929 transformed the city, in the same way that
the Olympic Games did in 1992. Examples of this transformation
are the Pl. d'Espanya itself
with its Venetian Towers; Av. de Maria
Cristina (restored in 1985); the Palau
de Victňria Eugčnia and the Palau
de Alfons XIII, both from 1923; the pavelló Mies
van der Rohe; the Palau Nacional,
from 1929, which houses the Museu Nacional
d'Art de Catalunya; the Palauet
Albéniz; the Museu Arqueolňgic;
the Teatre Grec, etc. |
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However,
the most outstanding construction and still today an important tourist
attraction is the Poble Espanyol (Spanish
village), an area which evokes some of the most important monuments of
Spain, such as for example the towers of Ávila. Moreover, the offer of
restaurants and entertainment makes it an ideal place for dinner or drinks
at night.
More
recent are the Fundació Joan Miró,
from 1975, containing a permanent collection by this great Catalan artist
and other temporary exhibitions, and the parc d'atraccions, from 1966
(now closed).
The
last transformation of Montjuďc was for the Olympic Games in 1992, with
the stadium, the swimming pools, the Palau Sant Jordi and other facilities
(Anella Olímpica). The Estadi
Olímpic de Montjuďc, although inaugurated in 1929, was completely
restored (only the façade remained). There you can also see the Galería
Olímpica, where you can relive the Games.
The
Palau Sant Jordi, with a capacity
of 17,000, is one of the most spectacular monuments left by the Olympics.
Also, not too far away, you can see the Torre
de Calatrava, which undoubtedly identifies the Barcelona of
92, thanks to its design.
Although
you can get to Montjuďc with the number 61 bus from Pl. d'Espanya, your
best bet is the Transbordador Ačri
, which offers spectacular views of Barcelona from the air. You can also
take the funicular from Paral.lel
and the teleférico which goes all
the way to the castle. From Pl. d'Espanya to the Columbus statue runs
Avenida del Paral.lel, inaugurated in 1894, which became famous as a synonym
of entertainment, the Montmartre of
Barcelona. Here you will find the Molino (a music hall), and several other
theatres.
| The
Mountain and the World Fair |
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All
of the buildings named below result from the remodelling of Montjuich
mountain as a result of the World Fair held in Barcelona for the
second time in its history in the year 1929.
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