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Visit the district Montjuïc in Barcelona in one day

16 February 2023
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Steeped in history, Montjuïc hill is a must-see during a stay in Barcelona. With its castle, Olympic stadium, botanical gardens and cable car that crosses the old port, it takes at least a day to discover everything this little mountain has to offer!

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How to get to Montjuïc?

Like virtually all tourist destinations in Barcelona, it is possible to get to Montjuïc by public transport, but once at the foot of the hill several options are available to you: take bus 150, take the cable car or climb on foot.

Going to Montjuïc by cable car

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It is possible to reach the summit of Montjuïc hill with one of the two cable cars:

🚠 Montjuïc Cable Car : It begins its ascent at the foot of the hill and takes you directly to the summit of Montjuïc.

🚠 Old Port Cable Car: It begins its ascent at the old port and offers a magnificent view of the whole city before arriving halfway up the hill. You can then finish the journey on foot or by bus.

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Red cabin of the cable car from the port to Barcelona
Cable car of the Port

Cable car of Montjuïc

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💰 Prices: from 16 € round trip per person.

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🕓 Schedules: Open all year round. The schedules vary depending on the month, you can find the official schedules here.

Barcelona being a very touristy city, we advise you to book the attractions you want to visit the day before at the latest. In addition, the official website of the Montjuïc Cable Car offers you 10% on your round trip if you buy your ticket online.

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Cable car of the Old Port

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💰 Prices: €12.50 one way and €20 round trip per person. Tickets are sold directly on site.

🕓 Hours: Open all year round. Hours vary depending on the season, you can find the official hours here.

📍 Address: Pg. de Joan de Borbó, 8 in Barcelona.

ℹ️ More info on the official website of the Telefèric del Port.

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Getting to Montjuïc on foot

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Nothing too complicated to walk all the way up the hill and to Montjuïc Castle. With a little patience and frequent stops, it's possible for everyone to reach the summit on foot. Plus, you can enjoy the various panoramas of Barcelona at your own pace, and believe us, it's worth it! 🙂

However, it is not recommended to make this effort during the heat of summer.

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View on the cable car of the port from the hill of Montjuïc in Barcelona

What to see and do in Montjuïc in one day?

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During our stay in Barcelona last February, we spent a day in the Montjuïc district. We visited its must-sees and hidden gems less known to mass tourism.

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The ascent of the hill of Montjuïc to foot

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We start from the statue of Christopher Columbus, and head towards the park del Mirador del Poble Sec where we start climbing.

The paths wind through the gardens and after a few minutes of walking, we arrive at the Plaça de l’Armada on which is the Miramar hotel but also the arrival of the old port cable car. We stay a few moments to observe the impressive view of Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia which dominates the entire city.

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View from the Plaça de l'Armada of Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia
View from the Plaça de l'Armada
Hotel Miramar on the hill of Montjuïc in Barcelona

Discover Barcelona off the beaten track

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Going up through the Parc del Mirador del Poble Sec, we missed the Jardins de Mossèn Costa i llobera which offers a large number of cactus varieties and which, it seems, is worth a visit.

🌵 Address: Ctra. de Miramar, 38 in Barcelona.

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The Plaça de l’Armada is located about halfway up the hill, but from there, the slope is a little steeper (without being insurmountable).

We continue our route by crossing the Joan Brossa Gardens and the Mirador Gardens, which offer a beautiful view of the old port and the city, before arriving at the top and the Montjuïc Castle.

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Gardens of the Lookout Montjuïc Barcelona
Panorama over the Old Port of Barcelona
Walk ramparts Montjuïc Barcelona
Walls of Montjuïc Castle

Montjuïc Castle

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The Montjuïc Castle was a strategic place throughout its history. Built during the 17th and 18th centuries, this stronghold evolved with the wars and revolts that the city of Barcelona experienced. Its history will be strongly marked by the civil war, during which the castle served as a prison and experienced numerous massacres.

Today, the castle has become a tourist spot which, in addition to offering breathtaking views of the surroundings, also hosts exhibitions. Entry is paid, but at the beginning of the year, there are often open days and we take advantage of the festivities of the Fiestas de Santa Eulalia to enter for free.

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Rampart Castle Montjuïc Barcelona
Indoor course Château Montjuïc Barcelona
Gardens of the castle of Montjuïc Barcelona
Panorama rooftop château Montjuïc Barcelona

Practical info

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💰 Prices: from 12€ per adult.

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🕓 Opening hours: Open all year round. Opening hours vary depending on the season, you can find the official opening hours here.

📍 Address: Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66 in Barcelona.

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Olympic Stadium of Montjuïc

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After our visit to the castle, we decide to walk down in the direction of the Barcelona Olympic Stadium and its esplanade.

In 1992, Barcelona was the host city of the Olympic Games and numerous infrastructures (including the Olympic Stadium) were built on Montjuïc hill.

We advise you to go to the esplanade of the Anella Olimpica which links the Olympic Stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the impressive communication tower. If today, it is mainly a place of relaxation for the people of Barcelona, it is easy to imagine the excitement that the place must have known during the Olympic Games!

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Facade of the Olympic Stadium of Barcelona
Interior of the Olympic Stadium of Barcelona
Interior of the Olympic Stadium
Detail of the athletics track of the Olympic Stadium of Barcelona
Details of the Olympic Stadium Barcelona stands
Esplanade of the Olympic Ring in Barcelona
Official entrance to the Olympic Stadium of Barcelona
Esplanade of the Olympic Ring in Barcelona
Esplanade of the Olympic Ring

National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC)

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Right next to the Olympic stadium, after crossing a small park and going down a few escalators (yes, the slope is steep), we discover the building housing the National Art Museum of Catalonia. The MNAC is now renowned for its collections, particularly its Romanesque art works.

If the museum building itself is already worth a visit, it's once we arrive at the Barcelona viewpoint that we understand why this place is a must-see when visiting Barcelona! Indeed, it overlooks the plaça des cascades and the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

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National Museum of Catalan Art in Barcelona
MNCA

The Magic Fountain of Barcelona

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If you go down from Plaça des cascades towards Plaça d'Espanya, you might be lucky enough to admire the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc (Font Màgica de Montjuïc) in action. A spectacular water and light show that begins once the sun sets. The show lasts about 20 minutes and the frequency is every 30 minutes.

Unfortunately, we were unable to attend this famous show, because the fountains are stopped due to the drought that has affected Barcelona for many months now. You can find all the information and schedules of the Magic Fountain on the official website of the city of Barcelona.

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Magic Fountain of Barcelona
The 4 columns in Barcelona
Plaza of the Cascades in Barcelona
The National Museum of Catalan Art since the Magic Fountain
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During our stay in Barcelona, we spent a memorable day in the Montjuïc neighborhood. This hill is full of treasures to discover, whether well-known or more secret. We hope we've given you ideas for exploring Montjuïc in a day!

You can also find the complete itinerary of our stay in Barcelona in the link below.

👉 Visit Barcelona: what to do in 5 days?

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