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COSMOCAIXA
Kids (and kids at heart) are fascinated by displays here and the museum has become
one of the city's most popular attractions. The single greatest highlight is the re-cre-
ation of over 1 sq km of a chunk of floodedAmazonrainforest (Bosc Inundat). More
than 100 species of Amazon flora and fauna (including anacondas, colourful poison-
ous frogs and caymans) prosper in this unique, living diorama in which you can even
watch a tropical downpour. In another original section, the Mur Geològic, seven great
chunks of rock (90 tonnes in all) have been assembled to create aGeolo
ologiical W
al Wall
all.
Planettarrii(Planetarium), which are
screened several times a day. Shows typically run for 35 minutes and cost €4; head-
sets provide commentary in English and other languages.
These and other displays on the lower 5th floor (the bulk of the museum is under-
ground) cover many fascinating areas of science, from fossils to physics, and from the
alphabet to outer space.
Outside, there's a nice stroll through the extensive Plaça de la Ciència, with the
modest garden of flourishing Mediterranean flora.
Also worthwhile, are the 3D shows in thePla
