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Neighbourhood Top Five
Reliving the great moments of one of the world's legendary football teams at the multi-
media museum of Camp Nou . Or, better yet, seeing a game live.
Walking the 14th-century cloister and gazing at exquisite murals at peaceful Museu-
Monestir de Pedralbes .
Getting a taste of the Amazon, and travelling through earth's evolution at warp speed,
at Cosmocaixa .
Gazing upon imposing Bellesguard , Gaudí's medieval-like masterpiece, only recently
opened to the public.
Travelling by tram and funicular railway up to Tibidabo for its lovely views and old-
fashioned amusement park.
Explore: Camp Nou, Pedralbes & La Zona Alta
This vast area, which runs north of L'Eixample and west of Gràcia, includes some intriguing
sites, although football and fun parks aside, few people make the journey here. Framing the
north end of 'the High Zone' lies the Collserola hills, which are a major draw for outdoor en-
thusiasts. The rugged and hilly Parc de Collserola attracts cyclists, runners and walkers, and
has a sprinkling of historic sites for those wanting to explore Barcelona off the tourist path.
Nearby Tibidabo is a more recognisable landmark with the towering church of Temple del
Sagrat Cor visible from all over the city. Tibidabo (512m) marks the city's highest point, and
its old-fashioned amusement park and fine views are the big attraction. Getting here is half
the fun - you can take an old tram past Modernista mansions, then a steeply inclined funicu-
lar railway to reach the top.
The upscale neighbourhood of Pedralbes has a mix of high-end gated residences and boxy
apartment buildings with a mix of peaceful streets and manicured gardens hidden off the
busy thoroughfares. Standouts include an atmospheric monastery, elegant gardens (the
Jardins del Palau de Pedralbes) and a little-visited Gaudí site (Pavellons Güell).
Just south of Pedrables is Camp Nou, the enshrined playing field of FC Barcelona, one of
the world's best football teams.
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