Sunday, March 3rd, 2012
On the same day we visited the Olympic Ring, my friends and I visited the fortress at Montjuïc. Montjuïc is known as the 'Mountain of the Jews' or translated in Medieval Catalan as 'Jew Hill.' It is also known as 'hill of Jupiter.' At the top of Montjuïc, the main attraction is the fortress, Castell de Montjuïc, which mainly dates back from the 17th with 18th century additions. Until the rule of Franco, it served as a prison, often holding political prisoners. The castle was also the site of numerous executions. The castle overlooks the harbor and to the southwest you are able to see the city of Barcelona. Below are some pictures I was able to capture when visiting the fortress at Montjuïc.
On the same day we visited the Olympic Ring, my friends and I visited the fortress at Montjuïc. Montjuïc is known as the 'Mountain of the Jews' or translated in Medieval Catalan as 'Jew Hill.' It is also known as 'hill of Jupiter.' At the top of Montjuïc, the main attraction is the fortress, Castell de Montjuïc, which mainly dates back from the 17th with 18th century additions. Until the rule of Franco, it served as a prison, often holding political prisoners. The castle was also the site of numerous executions. The castle overlooks the harbor and to the southwest you are able to see the city of Barcelona. Below are some pictures I was able to capture when visiting the fortress at Montjuïc.
A view from inside of the gondola lift or cable car, that we took from the Metro Stop Montjuïc to the top of Montjuïc.
A view of Barcelona from the cable car.
Another view of center city of Barcelona.
A view of the harbor from the top of Montjuïc.
Here you can see the cruise ships stationed at the harbor. Tourism is one of the most important industries for the Barcelona economy.
Sitting atop the Fortress at Montjuïc.
The Catalan Flag waiving strong at the Fortress.
A view of center city of Barcelona.
An alternate view of Barcelona.
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