But
I
changed
my
mind
when
I
reached
the
top.
From Montjuic Castle, I see the view of
the whole of Barcelona. Pictures do not
do the view any justice at all. You could
see the Mediterranean on one side and the
city of Barcelona on the other - with a cool
sea breeze in your hair. And I couldn’t even
begin to describe the beauty of the castle. It
was originally an old military fortress, with
roots dating back from 1640. The castle is infa-
mous in Catalan history books because of its role
in the civil war from 1936 to 1939. They have for-
mer defensive canons in the corner facing the ocean.
I took the bus down from Montjuic because my feet can-
not bare to walk anymore after the long hike up. I noticed
the Olympic Stadium while going down. I regret not know-
ing about it being located here. The bus stop at Museu De art
de Catalunya. It is a Spanish Renaissance building, overlook-
ing Placa Espanya. I was at awe seeing the building. I feel every
building in Barcelona is huge.. no, humongous really. Every
places in Barcelona made me feel like I’m a tiny ant. It makes
me wonder how the people construct the building at first place.
Besides Paris, Barcelona also they have their own Arc De Tri-
omf. The hostel where I stayed actually located nearby and every-
day I walk pass this area. I went to Paris two years ago. I feel this Arc
De Triomf is even better because of the bright colour. Just walk up
the middle of the walk towards the arc there will always people near-
by hanging out, riding bicycles and also those huge bubble hawker.
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