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Coordinates: 41°21′51″N 2°09′29″E / 41.36417°N 2.15806°E / 41.36417; 2.15806
Montjuïc (Catalan pronunciation: [muɲʒuˈik]; Spanish spelling Montjuich) is a hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Montjuïc is translated as "Jew Mountain" in medieval Catalan, or is perhaps related to the Latin phrase Mons Jovicus ('hill of Jove'). A location of the same name is also found in the city of Girona. When written in a Spanish rather than Catalan context it is generally spelled Montjuich (this is old Catalan spelling before the orthographic reforms of Pompeu Fabra).
Barcelona's Montjuïc is a broad shallow hill with a relatively flat top overlooking the harbour, to the southwest of the city centre. The eastern side of the hill is almost a sheer cliff, giving it a commanding view over the city's harbour immediately below. The top of the hill (a height of 184,8 m) was the site of several fortifications, the latest of which (the Castle of Montjuïc) remains today. The fortress largely dates from the 17th century, with 18th-century additions. In 1842, the garrison (loyal to the Madrid government) shelled parts of the city. It served as a prison, often holding political prisoners, until the time of General Franco. The castle was also the site of numerous executions. In 1897, an incident popularly known as Els processos de Montjuïc prompted the execution of anarchist supporters, which then led to a severe repression of the workers' struggle for their rights. On different occasions during the Spanish Civil War, both Nationalists and Republicans were executed there, each at the time when the site was held by their opponents. The Catalan nationalist leader Lluís Companys i Jover was also executed there in 1940, having been extradited to the Franco government by the Nazis.
Montjuïc Castle (Catalan: Castell de Montjuïc, Spanish: Castillo de Montjuich) is an old military fortress, with roots dating back from 1640, currently serving as a Barcelona municipal facility, built on top of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
The foundation stone for the basic fortification was laid out in 1640. A year later, in January 1641, the fort saw its first battle, during the Catalan Revolt when the Principality of Catalonia challenged Spain's authority. On orders from the King of Spain, Pedro Fajardo, heading an army of 26,000 men, proceeded to crush the revolt. The Spanish recaptured several cities, but they were defeated at the Battle of Montjuïc by the Catalan rebels, led by Francesc de Tamarit.
Fifty years later, in 1694, new bastions and battlements were erected and the fortress became a castle.
The old fort was however demolished in 1751 by the Spanish engineer and architect Juan Martin Cermeño, creating the current structure, still standing. The final shape of the castle took form during 1779 and 1799, when major construction works took place in order to improve the castle and accommodate the needs. It was also during this time that the castle was equipped with 120 cannons.
Un precioso viaje en el teleférico hacia el Castillo de Montjuïc. Impresionantes vistas de Barcelona y el puerto. Montaje con Pinnacle 16 Ultimatum A beautiful trip on the cable car to Montjuic Castle. Stunning views of Barcelona and the port. Een mooie reis op de kabelbaan naar de Montjuic kasteel. Uitzicht over Barcelona en de haven.
Vista de la entrada al El castillo de Montjuic y los jardines que hay en el foso. El castillo de Montjuic es una antigua fortaleza que actualmente funciona como museo militar. Está situada en la montaña de Montjuic de la ciudad de Barcelona. HistoriaLa primera construcción que ocupó la cima de esta montaña fue una atalaya destinada a informar mediante señales de la proximidad de los barcos. En 1640, durante la revuelta contra Felipe IV, se realizó la primera fortificación en Montjuic, construida en forma de cuadrilátero de tierra con revestimiento de piedra y barro. Esta fortificación provisional sirvió para rechazar el asalto de las tropas castellanas comandadas por el marqués de los Vélez el 26 de enero de 1641. El fortín se convirtió en castillo en 1694. Su planta ocupaba to...
the Castell de Montjuïc, built on the highest part of the mountain at the end of the seventeenth century and from where you can observe from Barcelona and the port. It now houses a military museum Montjuïc is a hill 177 meters high located to the south of Barcelona, the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia, near the industrial port. The name is derived from the Catalan medieval Mont dels Jueus which means "mountain of the Jews", probably due to the presence of a cemetery on the mountain jew PM&G; Productions Music: 1) Alexandr _Bulgarof_-_Beast-Appears 2) Celestial_Aeon_Project_-_far_away il Castell de Montjuïc, costruito nella parte più alta del monte alla fine del XVII secolo e da dove si può osservare dall'alto Barcellona e il porto. Attualmente ospita anche un museo m...