Barcelona’s iconic castle, located 173 meters above sea level on the mountain of Montjuïc dates back to the 15th century, and has a long and often bloody history.
Today, the castle is one of the main attractions in the massive urban park of Montjuïc, which also includes the Miró Museum, MNAC, Poble Espanyol, the Magic Fountain, the CaixaForum, the Olympic Ring, walking trails and much more. It can be reached by cable car, funicular, bus, or by walking, cycling, or driving up from Plaça d'Espanya.
It is now a popular tourist destination thanks to its stunning 360º views of the sea and the city. Its moats are now filled with green grass and multicolored flowerbeds, and even feature a statue that commemorates French scientist Pierre-André Méchain’s contribution to the metric system of measurement, as his discoveries were made from the tower of the castle. It’s difficult to remember the castle’s bloody past, especially when visiting it on a gorgeous sunny day.
Website: ajuntament.barcelona.cat/castelldemontjuic
Updated May 14, 2025.
