The anti-aircraft battery was equipped with four 105mm Vickers anti-aircraft guns during the Spanish Civil War.
During the post-war period, the settlement at the top of the hill reached a population of approximately 600 people living in shacks.
The shanty town, known as Los Cañones, was the last major shantytown to be cleared in Barcelona for the 1992 Olympics.
The bunkers were intentionally designed to offer a clear line of sight over the Mediterranean Sea to detect approaching aircraft.
Archaeologists recovered thousands of objects, including toys, kitchenware, and tools, providing insight into the daily lives of the post-war residents.
The site was officially integrated into the MUHBA museum system in 2011 after extensive restoration.
The hill was originally known as the Turó de la Rovira before its military and residential transformation.
MUHBA Turó de la Rovira is a hilltop historical site featuring the remnants of an anti-aircraft battery used during the Spanish Civil War. Located 262 meters above sea level, it provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the Barcelona metropolitan area. The site preserves the structures of the anti-aircraft defense complex established in 1937 to protect the city from aerial bombardment. Following the war, the hilltop housed the 'Barri dels Canons,' a shanty town settlement that existed until the 1992 Olympic Games. Archaeological excavations have revealed domestic remains integrated into the military bunkers. The site is part of the MUHBA network, serving as an open-air museum dedicated to the city's modern history. Access to the summit involves a steep incline from the surrounding residential streets. Informational panels are installed throughout the site to provide historical context regarding the bunker's function and the subsequent living conditions of the inhabitants.
The highest point of the concrete bunkers facing the city center.
Wear sturdy walking shoes as the terrain is uneven, rocky, and involves steep slopes.
Bring your own water and supplies, as there are no shops or vendors at the summit.
Expect high wind speeds at the peak regardless of the weather in the city center.
Attempting to climb the hill in middle-of-the-day summer heat without sun protection.
Respect the physical ruins; climbing on the protective walls or remaining military structures is prohibited to ensure site preservation.
