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The first military fortress commanding Montjuïc Hill was built from 1640 until 1694. It saw fierce action in 1641 during the Battle of Montjuïc (part of the Catalan Revolt) and again in 1705 during the Siege of Barcelona. In the second half of the 18th century, architect Juan Martin Cermeño rebuilt the citadel. During the Spanish Civil War (1936 to 1939), this was the scene of imprisonment and executions of political enemies of dictator Francisco Franco. In 2011, Montjuïc Castle was given back to the city and is now available for public touring.

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Montjuïc Castle on Montjuïc Hill in Barcelona, Spain

Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

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