If you want to see Barcelona from above, be sure to visit the sacred Mount Tibidabo, which towers over the city. In addition to the impressive panorama, several other interesting sights await you here. Tibidabo is located at an altitude of 512 meters above sea level and is the highest point in Barcelona. The name "Tibidabo" comes from the Latin version of the Gospel of Matthew and translates as "I will give to you." According to the story, with these words the devil turned to Jesus Christ to tempt him with power and beauty. It is on this site that the “Temple of the Sacred Heart” was built, on which stands the statue of the Son of God. Jesus' arms are spread out, as if he embraces everyone in his heart as sinners.
There are several attractions on Mount Tibidabo. One of them is Templo Sagrado Corazón de Jesús:
It consists of two churches built on top of each other and a monastery built in 1886. Above the entrance to the crypt, at the top of the arch, a semicircular fresco depicts Jesus Christ, who is glorified by historical figures: Christopher Columbus, Queen Isabella of Spain, King Ferdinand and others. Below the fresco is the patroness of Barcelona sitting on a throne with a child in her arms. On both sides of the entrance are statues of St. George, the patron saint of Catalonia, and St. James, the patron saint of Spain.
On the four lower towers of the temple there are statues of the 12 apostles, and on the main tower there is a 7-meter statue of Jesus Christ.
The interior of the crypt is especially impressive.
The stained glass windows above the altar depict the Virgin Mary, personifying the various peoples of the Catholic faith, while other stained glass windows are dedicated to episodes from the lives of Jesus Christ, John the Baptist and other saints. There is a stained glass window with the inscription "I will give it to you."
Entrance to the temple and crypt is free. The elevator ride to the observation deck costs 3 euros.
Tibidabo Amusement Park (Parque de Atracciones Tibidabo):
Tibidabo Park has more than twenty wonderful attractions.
The cost of one-day tickets is:
- amusement park: entrance - 35 euros, children (90-120 cm) - 14 euros;
- panoramic zone: admission is free, sightseeing of important sights - 19 euros, symbolic attractions for teenagers (not taller than 120 cm) - 10.50 euros.
Operating mode:
- March-June - Saturday-Sunday;
- July - Wednesday-Sunday;
- August - every day;
- September-December - Saturday-Sunday;
- January-February - does not work.
For more information, visit the official website: http:// www.tibidabo.cat.
Observatory Fabra (Observatorio Fabra):
The observatory was opened in 1904 with a donation from the Marquis Alelia Fabre. It is part of the Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences. It observes planets, comets and asteroids.
Entrance to the observatory is paid. Ticket price:
- daytime: for adults - 3 euros, for children under 14 years old - free;
- at night: adults - 15 euros, children under 12 years old - free.
Torre de Collserola (Torre de Collserola):
The mast weighs 3 thousand tons. Its height is 288 meters. In the middle of the tower there is a 13-story building. There is an observation deck on the mast. The price of climbing it is 5 euros.
How to climb Mount Tibidabo:
- brown L7 metro line, stop Av.Tibidabo. This is the last stop. When leaving the metro, either take the "blue tram", which is not part of public transport, or take the regular bus No. 196. Either way, you'll end up at Dr. Andrew Square. Here you will take the Tibidabo funicular and get to your destination;
- by train S1 or S2, stop Peu de Funicular You need to change to the Valvidrera funicular, which is a type of metro, get off at the Vallvidrera Superior stop and take bus No. 111 and you will reach the top of the mountain. This is the most economical option. You will take a cable car from Montjuic to Montjuic Castle;
- by bus T2A "Tibibus", which departs from Plaza Catalunya. A one-way ticket costs 3 euros and can be purchased from the driver. Its disadvantage is that it moves at large intervals.
For detailed information on tickets and transport, see the article Barcelona public transport.
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