Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Palau Nacional
Right
Estadi Olímpic
Montjuïc
N
AMED THE “JEWISH MOUNTAIN”
, after an important
Jewish cemetery that existed here in the Middle Ages,
this sizeable and mountainous park rises 213 m (700 ft)
above the port. The park itself was first landscaped for
the 1929 International Exhibition, when the elegant
Palau Nacional and the strikingly modern Mies van
der Rohe Pavilion were also built. During the following
decade, the area fell into general disuse and soon became
synonymous with decline. Together with the grim shadow
cast over the hill by the castle, which for years acted as a
slaughterhouse for Franco's firing squads, it is little short of
miraculous that Montjuïc is now one of Barcelona's biggest
tourist draws. However, as the main site for the 1992
Olympics, held on its southern slopes, Montjuïc was given a
comprehensive face-lift and the area was transformed
into a beautiful green oasis, with two fabulous art
museums and a host of stunning sports facilities.
All these elements are interconnected by a network of exterior escalators
and interlaced with quiet, shady gardens, which offer dazzling views over
Barcelona and a welcome respite from the bustle of the city.
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For more on Barcelona's history
See pp30-31
