Montjuïc Castle is a recommendation in the curated guide of Almanac Barcelona.
Montjuïc Castle crowns Barcelona’s storied hill with a commanding 360º sweep over the port, the sea and the city’s shifting skyline—best approached by cable car or through the landscaped gardens below. Its sober history as a military fortress and prison, marked by the memory of Lluís Companys, lends a quiet gravity to the bastions, now animated by exhibitions and open-air cultural programming that feel unmistakably contemporary Barcelona.
A must visit location if you are in Barcelona. You access the funicular to the ticket station from any metro and then take the cable car up the mountain to get best views of the city. The tickts to visit the castle was free. Wether and view from the castle terrace was amazing. There is a small food cart inside for a drinks and snacks
It’s extremely hot. I don’t recommend visiting on August month. The Castle itself is alright. There’s an ongoing construction so it was kind of noisy. The view is amazing, which we can still see without going inside the Castle as the route is uphill. We opted for the general admission. We would’ve probably enjoyed it more and understood the history if we did the guided tour. From their site: Admission Fees 1.…
It’s an enjoyable experience with a lovely atmosphere. The view from the top is fantastic, and the photos you can take from the teleferic are amazing. To get there, take the metro from Catalunya to Paral•lel, then walk through the station until you reach Parc de Montjuïc using same metro ticket, where you can catch the teleferic. You'll need to buy tickets for the teleferic at the ticket office there, and if you…