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Montjuïc Castle

Montjuïc Castle is an old military fortress, with roots dating back from 1640, built on top of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It currently serves as a Barcelona municipal facility.
Montjuïc Castle
Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0

Walks that pass here

Palau Nacional

Walk

Montjuïc on Foot: Palaces, Gardens and the Castle in Half a Day

A half-day walk up Montjuïc from the Magic Fountain and Palau Nacional through Poble Espanyol and the park to the hilltop castle. It suits first-time visitors who want the views and the 1929 and 1992 stories in one climb.

~4 h 30 min in total
~4.5 km, ~55 min walking
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