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  Montjuic, Barcelona
Crowned by a fortress built on its summit, it is the most extensive and most frequented recreational area within the city boundaries and repays an extended visit not just for its scenic beauty with its rich vegetation and large parks, but also because of its museums and amusement park.
Montjuic hill from the harbor at sunset in Barcelona.
The Palau Nacional on the slope of Montjuic in Barcelona.
www.planetware.com /barcelona/montjuic-e-cat-montju.htm   (110 words)

  
 Barcelona Connect|Cactus Park Montjuic
Montjuic is well known for its many little and big treasures it holds.
When people mention the park on Montjuic they normally refer to the botanical gardens found near the Palace which acts as art museum today and seldom does the cactus park get a mention in all the hype around mountain.
Yet it is unique in its kind boasting 800 cactus species surviving in a microclimate on the east side of the mountain.
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 Home of Club ARC MONTJUIC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Club ARC MONTJUIC was born in Barcelona, the 19th of March of 1984, by an archers group that, being training in the installations of Shooting field of Montjuic's Castell, they jointed and born Club ARC MONTJUIC.
The Club ARC MONTJUIC collabors frecuently with its teams in the Spanish Club Competition, in the two modalities of Classic bow and Compound bow, having got its better classification in the 2000 year, what was a fourth place in Classic Bow.
The social function among its member has been and is intense, organizing and giving life to the installations of Montjuic Castell with 14 social competitions per year, The Round 900 competition, its Festival Shooting of Spring, Christmas and and the Trofy of the Christmas Tree, and the Social Trofy, and other sport-socials meetings.
www.arcmontjuic.com /homeingles.html   (678 words)

  
 Golf Montjuic Barcelona
The new golf centre at Montjuic in the heart of Barcelona opened on the 17th June and sets out to integrate the sport of golf within the city.
The Golf Montjuic par 3 pitch and putt course consists of 9 holes with double tees and distances which vary between 70 and 120 metres living a total of 1500 metres and par 27.
Golf practice at the Barcelona Montjuic centre couldn’t be better as the whole area is floodlit at night.
www.barcelonagolf.com /golf-montjuic.html   (241 words)

  
 Montjuic in Barcelona
Montjuic, called Hill of the Jews after a Jewish necropolis there, gained fame in 1929 as the site of the World's Fair and again in 1992 as the location for the summer Olympic Games.
Although buses and taxis can be taken from Plaza de Espana to Montjuic, the best way to get there is by cablecar and tram.
The whole of Montjuic is covered in ornamental gardens with water features and is the most popular destination in Barcelona on Sundays.
www.idealspain.com /Pages/Places/Buildings/montjuic.asp   (155 words)

  
 Anella Olímpica / Montjuïc in Barcelona - Montjuïc Castle - BCNinternet your Barcelona Guide
The imposing Montjuic castle has overlooked Barcelona since 1640 and is one of the places that is most connected to the historical memory of the city.
During the period ruled by the fascist dictatorship, Lluís Companys, president of the Generalitat de Catalunya during the onset of civil war in Spain, was executed here in 1940.
The Montjuic castle sits on top of a cliff, at a height of more than 170 metres, which makes it one of the best observation points for views across the city's harbour.
www.bcninternet.com /touristinfo.php?contentid=694   (415 words)

  
 Montjuic (Barcelona) - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
La montaña de Montjuic (Montjuïc en catalán; a veces escrito en castellano también como Montjuich, según la ortografía catalana anterior a Pompeu Fabra), es un promontorio situado en el suroeste de la ciudad de Barcelona, desde donde se dominaba el puerto y la zona antigua de la ciudad.
En Montjuic se encuentran también lugares de interés turístico como el Poble Espanyol, un recinto que simula un antiguo pueblo español, con sus plazas y estrechas callejuelas, y que está poblado de restaurantes, bares, y lugares de ocio y espectáculo, además el torre de telecomunicaciones diseñado por Santiago Calatrava.
En la Avenida María Cristina, entrada principal a la montaña de Montjuic desde la Plaza de España, se encuentran los pabellones de la Fira Barcelona, construidos con motivo de la Exposición Universal de 1929, y que organiza algunos de los salones, muestras y exposiciones más importantes de España.
es.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montjuic_(Barcelona)   (539 words)

  
 Montjuic: a nature guide to Montjuic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
I was also struck by the total absence of trees on Montjuic - typical of a time in Europe when charcoal and farmland were at a premium - baring the oppressive presence of the castle, the city's then garrison and prison.
A friend of mine's father used to go swimming off the Montjuic rocks in the 1950s.
Montjuic's seaward profile has also sharpened with one of the huge limestone quarries gouged into the hill from which stone was excavated to build the Eixample.
www.iberianature.com /material/montjuic.htm   (607 words)

  
 Montjuic Barrio Guide - Barcelona
Montjuic, which means Jewish Mountain, is a useful point of reference when, like me you haven’t got the best sense of direction.
Montjuic was very much affected by two large events that occurred in Barcelona.
There is also the Funicular de Montjuic which takes you from Parallel metro stop to near the Castle.
www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com /areas/montjuic-district.html   (525 words)

  
 Montjuïc, Barcelona guide, things to do,Residencia Asutralia
GO TO THE TOP OF MONTJUIC, to the military castle, sit down on the fortresses walls grab a beer and enjoy the view of the city, the ocean, Barcelona's surroundings, just spectacular.
You can also prepare your muscles, if you feel like it watch a movie at night while you are floating in the water, also there are nudist hours: Sundays 16.15 h a 18.00.
Located at the bottom of Montjuic we have an exhibition area, financed by the bank called la Caixa, with some of my money.
www.residenciaustralia.com /montjuic.html   (534 words)

  
 Photo Gallery of Barcelona's Montjuic
Here you can find the National Museum of Catalan Art, the Castell de Montjuic, and the Olympic Stadium.
Montjuic was also called the Hill of the Jews after a Jewish necropolis there.
Suit of Armor, Military Museum at Castell de Montjuic
www.talkingtree.com /gallery/Spain/Mont_Juic   (63 words)

  
 Castell de Montjuic, Barcelona
From there there is a complete panorama over the sea, port, city and mountains.
Castell de Montjuic Map (Barcelona - Castell de Montjuïc)
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www.planetware.com /barcelona/castell-de-montjuic-e-cat-casmon.htm   (136 words)

  
 Atic Montjuic Barcelona Spain - Hostel Reviews & Ratings
Welcome to the New Rebuilt Montjuic from now on you can also enjoy our fully equipped Atic, private terrace, kitchen, one double ensuite room and a living room.
If you prefer a cheaper option but still with the same shared facilities in the first floor of our beautiful house, you can go to 'Guesthouses' and select 'Montjuic', we have double and twin rooms.
It is less than 10 minute’s walk from “Poble Sec” Station (green line 3) meaning easy and convenient access to all central Barcelona attractions as well as all major airports and mainline stations.
www.hostelworld.com /hosteldetails.php/AticMontjuic-Barcelona-15268   (479 words)

  
 Montjuic Hotels
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Montjuic is only a remarkable mountain inside the city area of Barcelona.
It is widely called a true bowl of air.
www.smartstays.com /montjuic-barcelona-spain   (71 words)

  
 Flickr: Photos tagged with montjuic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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 Barcelona, Spain. June 2002 - Montjuic pictures from spain photos on webshots
June 2002 - Montjuic pictures from spain photos on webshots
Montjuic is the site of the old fort, built to protect the city.
Over the years the Palace, Convention Center, Stadiums, Pobre Espanyol, and Olympic complex were added.
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 Atic Montjuic: Barcelona Vacation Rentals, Barcelona Spain Catalonia
Atic Montjuic: Barcelona Vacation Rentals, Barcelona Spain Catalonia
Welcome to the New Rebuilded Montjuic from now on you can also enjoy....
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 Atic Montjuic - Barcelona, Spain
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 Picture of Poble Espanyol, Montjuic, Barcelona | Montjuïc | Spain
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