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The Olympic Stadium used in the [[1992 Summer Olympics]] is located in the slopes opposite to the city. It was originally built for the non-[[fascism|fascist]] "alternative Olympics" in [[1936]], which were never held due to the outbreak of the [[Spanish Civil War]]. The Olympic Plaza is dominated by a striking, yet non-functioning, [[telecommunications]] tower designed by the architect [[Santiago Calatrava]], and built in 1992. |
The Olympic Stadium used in the [[1992 Summer Olympics]] is located in the slopes opposite to the city. It was originally built for the non-[[fascism|fascist]] "alternative Olympics" in [[1936]], which were never held due to the outbreak of the [[Spanish Civil War]]. The Olympic Plaza is dominated by a striking, yet non-functioning, [[telecommunications]] tower designed by the architect [[Santiago Calatrava]], and built in 1992. |
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The roads in the slopes facing the city used to be a racing circuit |
The roads in the slopes facing the city used to be a [[Formula One]] [[List of Formula One circuits|racing circuit]], hosting the [[Spanish Grand Prix]] on four occassions. However, a terrible accident in the [[1975]] race saw [[Rolf Stommelen]]'s car crash into the stands, killing five spectators; the Spanish Grand Prix never returned to Montjuïc as a result. |
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====Formula One history==== |
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| [[1975 Formula One season|1975]] |
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| [[April 27]] |
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| [[Jochen Mass]] |
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| [[Team McLaren|McLaren]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] |
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| [[1975 Spanish Grand Prix|Report]] |
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| [[1973 Formula One season|1973]] |
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| [[April 29]] |
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| [[Emerson Fittipaldi]] |
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| [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] |
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| [[1973 Spanish Grand Prix|Report]] |
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| [[1971 Formula One season|1971]] |
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| [[April 18]] |
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| [[Jackie Stewart]] |
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| [[Tyrrell]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] |
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| [[1971 Spanish Grand Prix|Report]] |
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| [[1969 Formula One season|1969]] |
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| [[May 4]] |
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| [[Jackie Stewart]] |
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| [[Matra]]-[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] |
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| [[1969 Spanish Grand Prix|Report]] |
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Revision as of 15:09, 3 January 2005
Montjuïc (Hill of the Jews in medieval Catalan or maybe a corruption of Latin Mons Jovicus that is, hill of Jupiter) is a massive hill overlooking the harbor of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
There is a 17th century castle at the top. The top can be reached using a funicular and then a cableway. Part of the slopes are covered with well attended gardens.
The Olympic Stadium used in the 1992 Summer Olympics is located in the slopes opposite to the city. It was originally built for the non-fascist "alternative Olympics" in 1936, which were never held due to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. The Olympic Plaza is dominated by a striking, yet non-functioning, telecommunications tower designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava, and built in 1992.
The roads in the slopes facing the city used to be a Formula One racing circuit, hosting the Spanish Grand Prix on four occassions. However, a terrible accident in the 1975 race saw Rolf Stommelen's car crash into the stands, killing five spectators; the Spanish Grand Prix never returned to Montjuïc as a result.
Formula One history
| Season | Date | Driver.Output | Team | Report |
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| 1975 | April 27 | Jochen Mass | McLaren-Ford | Report |
| 1973 | April 29 | Emerson Fittipaldi | Lotus-Ford | Report |
| 1971 | April 18 | Jackie Stewart | Tyrrell-Ford | Report |
| 1969 | May 4 | Jackie Stewart | Matra-Ford | Report |