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Montjuic, the hill overlooking the city centre from the southwest, is home to some fine art galleries, leisure attractions, soothing parks and the main group of 1992 Olympic sites. On top of the mountain, surrounded by beautiful parks, there is a fortress build in the 17 th century.
The mountain of Montjuic was also the scenery of the World Exposition of 1929, for which was built the Pueblo Español. The buildings here represent all the architectonic styles that are typical for Spain. On the north side you'll find the Pla de Braus Les Arenes, a former bullring where the Beatles performed back in 1966.
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Behind it is the Parc Joan Miró , with his famous work: the women and the bird . Also on the north side of the hill you will find The Palau Nacional houses; the Museum Nacional d'Art de Catalunya , which has an impressive collection of Romanesque art. Stretching up a succession of terraces below the Palau Nacional are lovely fountains, including La Font M which is the largest.
In the northwest of Montjuic is the 'Spanish Village,' Poble Espanyol . The Anella Olímpica (Olympic Ring) is the group of sports installations where the main events of the 1992 games were held.
Downhill, witness masterpieces in the Fundacio Joan Miro, Barcelona s gallery for the greatest Catalan artist of the 20 th century. This is the biggest single collection of his work.
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