Montjuïc Mountain in Barcelona

Sants-Montjuïc is a district in the southeast ofBarcelona. Many of its attractions focus on the Parc de Montjuïc, which has museums, a castle, Olympic facilities and some great views overlooking the city. 

Montjuïc, the hill overlooking the city cen- tre from the southwest, is dotted with mu- seums, soothing gardens and the main group of 1992 Olympic sites, along with a hand- ful of theatres and clubs. 

first main burst of building on Montjuïc came in the 1920s, when it was chosen as the stage for Barcelona’s 1929 World Exhibi- tion. The Estadi Olímpic, the Poble Espanyol and some museums all date from this time. Montjuïc got a face-lift and more new build- ings for the 1992 Olympics, and cosmetic surgery on the gardens continues today.

Abundant roads and paths, with occasional escalators, plus buses and a chairlift, allow you to visit Montjuïc’s sights in any order you choose. The main attractions – the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, CaixaForum, the Poble Espanyol, the Pavelló Mies van der Rohe, the Fundació Joan Miró, the Estadi Olímpic and the views from the castle – make for a full couple of days’ sightseeing. Inforttunaltrly, we were rushed by the rain. By the end of day, my shoes and clothes were soiling wet.

4 ladies suddenly run towards me and a friend in heavy rain, and wanted us to sign a petition paper, which is a typical pick pocket scheme described in LP. This was my first encounter of potential theft.