Montjuïc Castle

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.

Due to events such as these as well as its fortress-like appearance, the castle how houses the Military Museum. On display are weapons and military artifacts from a variety of historical periods and many different countries. However, this isn't the only place to visit within the castle walls. For quite some time now, the interior of the castle has been home to the Museum of Comics and Illustration. It is home to the protagonists of Spanish children's comics over the years such as Pulgarcito, El Guerrero del Antifaz, Zipi y Zape and Mortadelo y Filemón.

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. In order to reach the castle, visitors can opt for one of the most unique modes of transport available in the city, the Montjuic cable car. The cable car leaves from Avenida de Miramar, has room for four people per car and is one of the best ways to observe the city from a bird's eye view.