Bunkers del Carmel
Turó de la Rovira
Anti-aircraft battery ruins from the Spanish Civil War on a 262 m hilltop with 360-degree views over Barcelona, and free sunset viewing.
The Bunkers del Carmel are on Turó de la Rovira. Anti-aircraft batteries were built here during the 1938 Civil War, and after the war the area became a shantytown. Restored in 2011 as a viewpoint, the site also houses a branch of the history museum. From the hilltop you can see the Sagrada Família, Montjuïc, the Mediterranean and the city grid all at once, making it the favourite local spot for watching the sunset. The terrace is free to visit, so please avoid loud noise at night. Take bus V17 or 22, then walk uphill for about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
All day (museum annex open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Park Güell
- Gràcia
- Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
- Casa Vicens
- Sagrada Família
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
- Casa Batlló
- Torre Glòries