Castle of Montjuic Barcelona is a photograph by Joan Carroll which was uploaded on March 23rd, 2015.
Castle of Montjuic Barcelona
The hill in Barcelona called Montjuic was selected as the site for several of the venues of the 1992 Summer Olympics, centred on the Olympic stadium.... more
by Joan Carroll
Title
Castle of Montjuic Barcelona
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art
Description
The hill in Barcelona called Montjuic was selected as the site for several of the venues of the 1992 Summer Olympics, centred on the Olympic stadium. In addition to visiting some of those sites, I visited the Castile of Monjuic. Barcelona's Montjuic is a broad shallow hill with a relatively flat top overlooking the harbor, 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 harbor 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 Montjuic) remains today. The fortress largely dates from the 17th century, with 18th-century additions. Today the Montjuic is a mostly recreational area with a large number of sights and attractions, most of them originating from two major events that took place here: the 1929 International Exhibition and the 1992 Olympics.
FEATURED PHOTO, Spanish Theme Artwork Group, 3/23/15
Uploaded
March 23rd, 2015
