Mountain of the Jews (Montjuïc)

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Address: Barcelona
Admission: Free

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Cultural Experience, Good Place to Shop, Walking/Hiking, Monument - Historical, Neighborhood

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Montjuïc is the hill situated on the southwestern border of Barcelona. The name of the hill translates to "Mountain of the Jews," which refers to the Jewish cemetery and possible settlement there at one time. Home to Barcelona's World Exhibition in 1929 and then the 1992 Olympics, Montjuïc has been developed to include a number of attractions, including museums, theatres and clubs. An old castle still stands on the hill as well, dating back to days when political prisoners were executed en masse by the Spanish government.

Popular attractions include the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and CaixaForum, both of which house interesting collections of art, ranging from medieval to modern. Other famous points of interest are the Poble Espanyol - Spanish Village - and Joan Miro museum. Come nightfall, find people from all over the city perched on ledges to watch the spectacle that is La Font Magica show, a colorful water display in the main fountain that is set to music.

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Review by trini, Trinidad and Tobago, March 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Best of Barcelona Tour including Sagrada Familia

This tour is a must for all first time Barcelona visitors. It was very comprehensive, detailed and enjoyable. Our guide Fabian was great, his knowledge of Barcelona's history is impressive. He was super friendly and approachable and we felt comfortable with him and his english was excellent. I would recommend the full day tour which took us to places like Parc Guell, Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, Jewish quarters, Barri Gotic, MontJuic, Passeig De Gracia and much more. Please note the full day tour ends at La Pedrera so you have to make your way home from there. Overall we learnt a great deal of Catalunya's history from an amazing guide.

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Review by Carlos L, July 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Best of Barcelona Tour including Sagrada Familia

Very knowledgable tour guide! Great overview of the city! He took us to all the main attractions in the city including Sagrada Familia, Montjuic, and two of the Gaudi houses. Park Guell was beautiful. Wear comfortable shoes!

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Review by Heather G, August 2011
Doing what: Barcelona Morning Sightseeing Tour

This was a fantastic way to start my Barcelona adventure. I felt like I really got an introduction to the city and that region. Montjuic and the cathedral alone were well worth the cost of the trip, and the Pablo Espanyol village was a delight! The guide was amazing, speaking at least 4 languages. I appreciated how she made sure that those of us who spoke English were able to hear her when she spoke English, and the same for the people on the tour speaking Spanish, German and French. I truly enjoyed this tour and recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting a taste of what Barcelona has to offer.

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Practical Info

Getting to Montjuïc is half of the fun! A funicular railway takes passengers up to the top of the hill and offers spectacular views along the way. Once on the hill, you should take your time walking along the pedestrian paths in order to fully appreciate the blooming, manicured gardens along the way.

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