Montjuïc Castle

"The Castle of Montjuïc crowns the southwest part of the mountain and has some fantastic views over the city and the Mediterranean Sea. Dated back to the end of the seventeenth century, and, in spite of being the site for some of the blackest times in the city’s history, now is a great place to enjoy outdoor cinema during the summer nights or the different activities which they put out throughout the year. Our recommendation is to take the cable car from Barceloneta and go up from there!" - ZeClé

"This old military fortress is a great spot to chill and soak in some history. It dates back to 1640 and has a commanding view of the city. Take a cable car up to the entrance (or walk, if you’re prepared to brave the hill), and have a look inside the castle to view its artifacts. Then, if you get bored of that, go play outside in the park or go for a stroll in the gardens. During the summer, you can also attend open-air movie screenings on the grounds." - MATADOR_NETWORK

"Constructed in the 17th century but heavily modified a century later, this castle—actually more of a fortress—lords over Montjuïc hill. Its use as a military bastion spans from the 1600s to the mid-1800s, when Barcelona experienced a number of government insurgencies. It was later used as a prison and execution site for anarchists—most notoriously during the Franco regime, when the exiled president of Catalonia, Lluís Companys, was killed there by a firing squad in 1940. Today it’s a museum tracing the castle’s long military history. A platform atop the castle’s parade ground provides excellent views of the city and harbor below. Castle admission is free on Sundays after 3 p.m."

"A cable car ride up to Barcelona’s Montjuïc Castle, followed by a downhill meander through the maze-like gardens of Montjuïc Park." - Mira T. Lee