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Exploring Barcelona's Past
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Sightseeing

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All ages

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The MUHBA Turó de la Rovira is the perfect spot to explore Barcelona's tumultuous but fascinating past. An abandoned Iberian settlement, the hill was turned into agricultural land and then later on became the location for summerhouses and small houses with gardens. This unique city space has various historical and heritage elements that can be explored, such as the anti-aircraft battery that defended Barcelona from air attacks during the Civil War, traces of the shantytown Canons district, the Barcelona water company reservoir, and telecommunications aerials. A 360º view of the city also awaits visitors at this site, which was awarded ex aequo the European Prize for Urban Public Space in 2012.

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