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Montjuïc Castle

Montjuïc Castle

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Montjuïc Castle

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Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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April 4, 2022

Road cycling

Military fortress that now belongs to the Barcelona City Council. The castle has had a great influence on the historical events of the city for centuries.

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August 29, 2026

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The Castell de Montjuïc is a fortress built in the 17th century on Barcelona's local mountain, offering spectacular views of the city and the port due to its strategic location. For centuries, the military facility was not only used for defense but also served the Spanish state as a prison and execution site for the oppression of the Catalan population. Today, the renovated fortress is a historical monument and a cultural center, which visitors can easily reach by cable car.

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December 15, 2022

Road cycling

Already mythical ascent to Castell, this climb will make you get all the lactate out!

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Elevation 170 m

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Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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