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Further Distractions Montjuc (Mountain of the Jews) The hill of Montjuc has enough attractions to fill several days and was the main location of the 1992 Olympic Games. In addition to the Palau Nacional and the Fundaci Joan Mir, visitors might also want to explore the Estadi Olmpic and the accompanying museum, the Museu Arqueolgic, the replica Spanish village (Poble Espanyol) or the Pavell Barcelona, created by architect Mies van der Rohe, for the 1929 Exhibition. Other attractions include Castell de Montjuc (an 18th-century fortress) and an amusement park. Half the fun is the funicular ride up the mountainside and the outstanding views from the top. Montjuc Transport: Metro FGC Plaa Espanya, then bus 50; metro Parallel, then funicular; bus 55 from Plaa de Catalunya. Reials Drassanes and Museu Martim (Royal Shipyard and Maritime Museum) 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 magnificent Reiales Drassanes (Royal Shipyards), which date from the 13th century. Avenida de les Drassanes. Tel: (93) 342 9920. Fax: (93) 318 7876. Website: www.diba.es/mmaritim Transport: Metro Drassanes. Opening hours: Daily 1000-1900. Admission: 5.40; concessions available. |