Etiqueta: Catalonia history

Montjuïc Castle: History, Secrets, and the Best Views of Barcelona.

Montjuïc Castle: History, Secrets, and the Best Views of Barcelona.

At the top of Montjuïc Mountain, overlooking the port, the sea, and much of the city of Barcelona, stands one of the most important and historically significant fortresses in Catalonia: Montjuïc Castle. Situated approximately 173 metres above sea level, this impressive defensive complex occupies a …

Via Augusta: The History of a Street.

Via Augusta: The History of a Street.

From the Great Roman Road to the Heart of the Contemporary City There are streets in Barcelona that simply cross the city. And there are others that, when we walk along them, seem to contain several cities at once. Via Augusta belongs to the second …