Montjuïc
Rising over the city to the southwest, the steep hill of Montjuïc took its name from the jewish community that once settled on its slopes, and there's been a castle on the heights since the mid-seventeenth century, which says much about the hill's obvious historical defensive role. Since the erection of buildings for the international Exhibition of 1929, however, Montjuic's prime role has been cultural and you could easily spend a full day at its varied attractions which include five museums and galleries, various gardens and the famous "Spanish village" quite apart from the buildings and stadiums associated with the 1992 Olympics, which was centered on Montjuïc. For those short on time, the Museu Nacional d'Arte de Catalunya is undoubtelly the highlight, though fans of Miro will not want to miss the Fundacio Joan Miro, and architectural pilgrims come from far and wide to visit the Pavello Mies van der Rohe. Above all, perhaps, there are the views to savour from this most favoured of Barcellona's hills: from the steps in front of the Palau Nacional, from the castle ramparts, from the olympics terraces, or from the cable cars which zigzag up the steepest slopes of Montjuic. You want to enjoy the special charme of the area - why don't you book a Barcelona Apartment in the Montjuic area?!
The hill covers a wide area so it's wise to plan your visit carefully around the various opening times. This area of Barcelona, is really nice and only 15 minutes from the center. You can easily find nice accommodation in Barcelona in this area. Many rental agencies rent apartments in Barcelona.