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Montjuïc Castle

Castles & palaces ·Barcelona ·Open now
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#8Castles & palaces in Spain
  • Visit: about 1 h
  • from EUR 12
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Montjuïc Castle is a former military fortress on Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, 176 metres above sea level.

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Why go

  • Panoramic views over Barcelona.
  • A fortress redesigned in the tradition of Vauban’s star-shaped citadels.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 20:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday10:00 – 20:00
Thursday10:00 – 20:00
Friday10:00 – 20:00
Saturday10:00 – 20:00
Sunday10:00 – 20:00

Don't miss

  • Santa Eulàlia moatLluís Companys was executed here on 15 October 1940.Castle moat
  • Companys mausoleumA mausoleum at the site commemorates Lluís Companys.At the castle

Know before you go

  • The castle is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.
  • Telephone: +34 932 56 44 40.

Tips for your visit

  • The public guided tour takes one hour; allow additional time if you also want to explore independently.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 120 cannons

    The castle was equipped with at least 120 cannons.

    Castillo de Montjuic - Wikipedia
  2. 1779

    Works from 1779 to 1799 included kitchens with capacity for 3,000.

    Castillo de Montjuic - Wikipedia

  3. The fortress was once an installation of the Spanish Army and is now managed by Barcelona City Council.

    Castillo de Montjuic - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

Before the fortress, a signal tower on the summit warned of approaching ships. After the city took full control in 2007, redevelopment removed a Franco statue and closed the military museum.

  1. 1640A first fortification was built on Montjuïc hill during the uprising against Philip IV.
  2. 1641The fort repelled an assault on 26 January, its first battle.
  3. 1694The fort became a castle.
  4. 1705British troops captured the castle during the Siege of Barcelona.
  5. 1751Juan Martín Cermeño ordered the old fort demolished and began reshaping the stronghold.
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  1. 1779–1799Further major works completed the castle’s final form.
  2. 1808–1814French imperial troops occupied the castle.
  3. 1842–1843The castle bombarded Barcelona to suppress an uprising; another bombardment followed the next year.
  4. late 19th centuryThe castle was used to imprison, torture and execute political and labor activists.
  5. 1960The castle served as a military prison until it was transferred to the city.
  6. 1963A military museum opened after three years of renovations.
  7. 2007The government and Barcelona’s mayor agreed to transfer the entire castle to the city and close the military museum.
  8. TodayThe site is managed by Barcelona City Council and is being reoriented toward peace work. Plans include a memory space, a Montjuïc interpretation centre and cultural activities.

Tours and audio guides

Public guided tour
Several castle spaces · 60 minutes Led by a cultural mediator.
Group guided visit
Castle grounds or temporary exhibitions For groups of at least 15. Visits can be adapted to attendees’ needs and interests; specific themes can be requested in advance. Apropa Cultura provides guided visits for groups with specific needs.

How to get there

  • Cable carThe Montjuïc cable car’s upper station is near the castle entrance.
  • On footCastle address: Ronda Ford Roig.

Sources: Montjuïc Castle - Wikipedia · Barcelona/Sants-Montjuïc - Wikivoyage (see) · Castell de Montjuïc | · Informació pràctica | Castell de Montjuïc · Visites guiades | Castell de Montjuïc · Castillo de Montjuic - Wikipedia · Château de Montjuïc - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Ronda Ford Roig, Barcelona

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Questions and answers

Can I visit the military museum at Montjuïc Castle?

The military museum has closed.

Who manages Montjuïc Castle today?

Barcelona City Council manages the castle.

What happened to the Santa Eulàlia moat after its military use?

It became an archery range in 1965.

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