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Further Distractions Montjuïc The hill of Montjuïc (Mountain of the Jews) has enough attractions to last several days and was the main location of the 1992 Olympic Games. In addition to the Palau Nacional and the Fundació Joan Miró, visitors may also want to explore the Estadi Olìmpic and accompanying museum, the Museu Arqueològic, the replica Spanish village (Poble Espanyol), the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, Castell de Montjuïc - an eighteenth-century fortress - or the amusement park. Half the fun is the funicular ride up the mountainside and the outstanding views from the top. Transport: Metro FGC Plaça Espanya, then bus 50; or Metro Parallel, then funicular or bus 55 from Plaça de Catalunya. Reials Drassanes Atarazanas Museu Marítimo The Maritime Museum harks back to Barcelona's seafaring past with a staggering number of nautical exhibits, including a map by Amerigo Vespucci. The museum is housed in the Reiales Drassanes (Royal Shipyards) which date from the thirteenth century. Avinguda Drassanes. Tel: (93) 301 1871. Transport: Metro Drassanes. Opening hours: Daily 1000-1900. Admission: Pta800. |
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