Travel Reference
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Catalonia's revered writer Jacint Verdaguer lived in this late-18th-century country
house before his death on 10 July 1902, and it remains remarkably well preserved.
Beyond, the park has various other minor highlights, including a smattering of
country chapels (some Romanesque), the ragged ruins of the 14th-century Cas-
tellciuro castle in the west, various lookout points and, to the north, the 15th-century
Can Coll, a grand farmhouse.
Temple del Sagrat Cor
Tibidabo; admission free, lift €2; 7am-8pm, lift 10am-8pm)
, looming above the top funicular sta-
tion, is meant to be Barcelona's answer to Paris' Sacré-Cœur. The church, built from
1902 to 1961 in a mix of styles with some Modernista influence, is certainly as visible
as its Parisian namesake, and even more vilified by aesthetes. It's actually two
churches, one on top of the other. The top one is surmounted by a giant statue of
Christ and has a lift to take you to the roof for the panoramic views.
Parc d'Atraccions
The reason mostbarceloninscome to Tibidabo is for some thrills in this
funfair
(
GOOGLE MAP
;
93 211 79 42;
www.tibidabo.cat
; Plaça de Tibidabo 3-4; adult/child €29/10.30; closed
Jan & Feb)
, close to the top funicular station. Here you'll find whirling high-speed rides
and high-tech 4D cinema, as well as old-fashioned attractions, including an old steam
train and the Museu d'Autòmats, with its collection of automated puppets going as far
back as 1880. Check the website for opening times.
Torre de Collserola
93 406 93 54;
www.torredecollserola.com
; Carretera de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo; adult/child €6/4;
noon-2pm & 3.30-8pm Wed-Sun Jul & Aug, noon-2pm & 3.15-6pm Sat, Sun & holidays Sep-Jun, closed Jan &
Feb; 111, Funicular de Vallvidrera)
telecommunications tower, which was completed in
1992. The visitors' observation area, 115m up, offers magnificent views - up to 70km
on a clear day.
