Parc Montjuïc Stop
From this stop you can visit some of Montjuïc Mountain’s main cultural attractions: Fundació Miró, the National Art Museum of Catalonia, Poble Espanyol and Barcelona Ethnological Museum. You will also be very close to the Olympic Ring, the historic site of the Barcelona ’92 Olympic Games.
Cultural and sporting facilities
Integrated into Montjuïc Mountain is the Fundació Joan Miró building, a major work of Rationalist architecture designed by Josep Lluís Sert that is home to 14,000 pieces by Joan Miró. You can take a trip through his entire body of work, from his first period, influenced by Impressionism, to his fully Surrealist period.
While Fundació Joan Miró focuses on contemporary art, the National Art Museum of Catalonia exhibits Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Modernista and 20th century works. Located in Montjuïc’s Palau Nacional, this extensive museum is renowned as the home of the world’s best collection of Romanesque art.
Just a stone’s throw away from the National Art Museum of Catalonia is Barcelona Ethnological Museum, whose aim is to display the culture of the various communities who live in the city. It is basically an anthropology museum that disseminates reflections on contemporary society from the scientific and aesthetic perspectives.
Montjuïc is also home to Poble Espanyol, which is a non-traditional, open-air museum that features replicas of constructions representative of the entire geography of Spain. Given all the places outside Barcelona that it allows you to discover, a proper visit takes all day. It contains Fundació Fran Daurel, a foundation dedicated to contemporary art that exhibits works by Picasso, Dalí, Tàpies and Guinovart, among others.
Just a few minutes’ stroll from these cultural amenities is the Olympic Ring, a space that is home to some of the main facilities of the Barcelona ’92 Olympic Games: Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, which was where the opening and closing ceremonies of this historic event took place; Palau Sant Jordi, designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki and considered to be a masterpiece of modern architecture; the Torre de Calatrava or Montjuïc Communications Tower; the INEFC (National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia) building, designed by the Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill; and the Bernat Picornell Pools.
What to see
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National Art Museum of CataloniaThe National Art Museum of Catalonia, located in the National Palace of Montjuïc, houses the most important collection of Catalan art and stands out for its Romanesque art collection, considered one of the most comprehensive in the world.
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Fundació Joan MiróOn Montjuïc Mountain, seamlessly integrated into the landscape yet possessing its own unique identity, stands the Fundació Joan Miró—a masterpiece of rationalist architecture in Barcelona that houses 14,000 works by the Catalan artist.
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Poble EspanyolLocated on Montjuïc Mountain, Poble Espanyol features replicas of more than a hundred buildings characteristic of various regions of Spain. Additionally, it showcases contemporary art and offers visitors the chance to enjoy Spanish craftsmanship and gastronomy.
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Archaeology Museum of CataloniaThe Archaeology Museum of Catalonia offers a permanent exhibition of archaeological remains that illustrate the evolution of Catalonia and its environment from the first prehistoric settlers to the medieval period.
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Joan Antoni Samaranch Olympic and Sports MuseumThe Joan Antoni Samaranch Olympic and Sports Museum is a pioneering space in Europe that offers a global perspective of sport in all its disciplines and categories in an interactive space where you can perform virtual experiments with your idols.
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Fundació Fran DaurelFundació Fran Daurel, located within Poble Espanyol, is dedicated to contemporary art. It has more than 300 works by 80 artists.
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Mercat de les FlorsMercat de les Flors is a leading space for the performing arts in the city of Barcelona.
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Teatre GrecIn spite of its name, this open-air theatre does not date back to antiquity, but was built in 1929 for the Barcelona Universal Exposition on the site of an old quarry.
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Palauet AlbènizPalauet Albéniz was constructed in the first third of the 20th century for the 1929 Universal Exposition to house the royal family during their stay in the city. This building is in stark contrast to all the others located on Montjuïc Mountain, given that it is in the Neoclassical style.
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Barcelona PavilionThis building, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, as the national pavilion of Germany for the 1929 Universal Exposition, has inspired generations of architects and is considered to have marked the start of modern 20th-century architecture.
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Lluís Companys Olympic StadiumBuilt in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exposition, the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium was completely renovated to host the Barcelona '92 Olympic Games, with a capacity for 56,000 spectators.
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Palau Sant JordiConsidered the jewel of Montjuïc’s Olympic Ring, which also includes facilities such as the Olympic Stadium and the Picornell swimming pools, this venue was built for the Barcelona ’92 Olympic Games.
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CaixaForum BarcelonaAt the bottom of Montjuïc mountain stands CaixaForum, a social, cultural and educational centre. The building it occupies, designed by the Modernista architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch, was the old Casaramona textile factory. Now CaixaForum is home to cultural activities and exhibitions.
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Magic Fountain of MontjuïcThe Magic Fountain offers a unique show of music, lights, and colors, where the dance of water mesmerizes visitors in Barcelona.
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Montjuïc Olympic RingIn the middle of Montjuïc Park, covering an approximate area of 400 hectares, we find the so-called Olympic Ring of Barcelona.
On this tour, you will discover the main sports facilities built or renovated for the Olympic and Paralympic Games of Barcelona '92.
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Montjuïc Cable CarMore than just a means of transport, the Montjuïc Cable Car is a major tourist attraction in the city. Hop on and enjoy a ride with breathtaking views of Barcelona from its three stops.
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Joan Maragall GardensThese are some of the city’s largest and most elegant gardens and they surround the residence of the Spanish royal family when they are in Barcelona, Palauet Albéniz. They are on Montjuïc Mountain and cover a surface area of almost 4 hectares.