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6. PARC GÜELL
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this heady brew of architectural wizardry includes
trencadís
tiling, fairy-tale pavilions, Gothic archways, and the columned Sala
Hipóstila (originally meant as a market hall). In true Gaudí style, playfulness and
symbolism pervade every aspect of the park. The Casa-Museu Gaudí, where Gaudí
lived for 20 years, is dedicated to the architect's life.
C/d'Olot • Open 8am-9pm daily • Free
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Casa-Museu Gaudí • Open Oct-Mar 10am-5:45pm; Apr-Sep 10am-7:45pm •
Adm (combined ticket with Sagrada Familia available)
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7. TEMPLE EXPIATORI DEL SAGRAT COR
VisiblefromalmostanywhereinBarcelona,theTempleoftheSacredHeartwasbuilt
byEnricSagnierbetween1902and1911.IthasadramaticsculptureofJesusandan
elaborately decorated door. Take the elevator up the main tower, or climb the steps
totheoutsideterraceforbreathtakingviews.
PldelTibidabo•934175686•Open
10am-8pm daily (Elevator open 10:30am-2pm & 3-7pm daily) • Adm
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8. PARC DE COLLSEROLA
BeyondthepeaksofTibidabomountain,this6,500-ha(16,000-acre)naturalparkof
wildforestandwindingpathsisanoasisofcalm.Itisgreatforhikingandbiking(for
further details see
Walks & Bike Rides
)
, with sign-posted paths and nature trails.
Info point • C/Església 92 • 93 280 35 52 •
www.parcnaturalcollserola.cat
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9. TRAMVIA BLAU
The city's blue trams, with their old-fashioned, wooden interiors are attractions in
themselves. The route, from the FGC station to Plaça Doctor Andreu, passes many
Modernista
mansions to the top of Avinguda Tibidabo.
Av Tibidabo • Trams run
Easter, Jul & Aug: 10am-6pm daily (Easter: to 8pm); rest of year: 10am-8pm Sat
& Sun (Jan-Mar: to 6pm) • Adm
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