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Montjuïc: An Afternoon Walking Through Barcelona’s Storied Past

From Ancient Fortresses to Modern Art, Discovering Barcelona’s Soul Above the City

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Nov 12, 2024
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Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain
Views from Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain

Some places pull you in with the promise of sweeping views or epic sunsets, but Montjuïc offers something far richer: the feeling of stepping into Barcelona’s living, breathing history. I didn’t just go for the views—though don’t get me wrong, those alone are worth the climb—I went for the stories embedded in every p…

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