July 26: Castell de Montjuïc 2

More Castellsploration.

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A most pentagonal of turrets.

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The top station of the Telefèric de Montjuïc nestled against the outer wall.

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Lines and curves.

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The telescope plaza along the northern outer wall. Note the Palau Nacional now more visible as well, above the trees at left.

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Ivy strata.

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Beyond the headhouse, layers of walls.

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There it is: the whole city.

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Nope, wait, I found more city.

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An inquisitive dove.

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Palimpsest of gun tracks.

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A higher version of the Salk view.

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Sun and shade.

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Back down into the curving tunnel.

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Inside, in a space displaying information about the Castell: this floor lighting at bottom right looks familiar.

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At that end of that corridor is a window into a large cistern, which was pretty cool to be able to see.

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Some pretty sweet geometry on this accessibility ramp.

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But lo! A café!

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Sky brick sand brick.

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Of course I had to get a popsicle; it was a café on a promontory, after all.