AYRE HOTEL CASPE****

SPECIAL CULTURAL MONTJUICH

Magic Fountain

Created by the engineer Carles Buga, who devised a new type of source, where the artistic element is the changing forms of water. The magic fountain is one of the last works that were performed at the Universal Exhibition of 1929. The project was completed with a few waterfalls and fountains installed at various locations in the Avenida Maria Cristina. It shows one of the most traditional of the city, a whole feast of water, music and light

Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 21.00 to 23.15h

Performance of music and color to: 21.30,22.00,22.30 and 23.00 hours.

Spanish Village

Built between 1926 and 1929, the Spanish Village responds to the idea of gathering in the form of a "Village", conceived as a whole, representative samples of the architecture of the various regions of Spain. It has now become the meeting place for people who want to enjoy shows, theaters, concerts, or share a good dinner in one of the restaurants available.

Olympic Ring

In the highest part of town we find "The mountain of Montjuic, where sports facilities were remodeled to conform to modernity that were required to hold the 1992 Olympics. The large area of the mountain, which has been redeveloped stadium between the line and the cemetery wall, are called Olympic Ring.  This mountain area has undergone a radical change: The new stadium has been done respecting the facade and the Picornell swimming pools, built in 1969 which have been modernized. Have been erected two new buildings: the Palacio de Deportes de Sant Jordi and the National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia. Integrated in this area include the new baseball field and a park area and monoliths commemorating the Olympic Games, designed by the engineer Santiago Calatrava.

Palacio de Deportes de Sant Jordi

It is the most important part of the Olympic Ring. It is an indoor sports hall. Can accommodate for a wide variety of sports and entertainment. Capacity for 17,000 spectators and opened in 1990

Montjuïc Olympic Stadium

With capacity to accommodate 55,000 people and up to 77,000 if incorporated into the interim steps. It can serve as the setting for sporting events, musical or any other popular event. It became the old Stadium, respecting the facade by the architect Pere Domènech i Roure. Stadium took place in the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in 1992.