Hello, dear Hivers!
It's time to tell you about Parc d'Atraccions Tibidabo situated in Barcelona, Spain.
One of the most amazing places in Europe is located in the fabulous city of Barcelona. Tibidabo is a mountain near the beautiful Spanish city, on which the amazing church and amusement park were built.
But first let me show you our transport to Tibidabo!
Tibidabo Hill, also known as the Magic Mountain, is 512 meters high and is the highest peak in the Serra de Collserola mountain range. In addition to the amazing views of Barcelona, this place offers so much fun that you could spend a whole day there.
What awaits you on Tibidabo Hill?
Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor
On Tibidabo Hill you will find the Roman Catholic church of Sagrat Cor, its name means "Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus" and is extremely impressive. The idea to build a Catholic church on top of the mountain appeared in the late 19th century.
It is 175 meters high, and on top of it is a statue of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms, which is often compared to the statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro.
In front of the church there is a large playground, from which the view is fascinating. The idea to build a Catholic church on top of the mountain appeared in the late 19th century.
Inside, in addition to colorful murals and stained glass, you can see a copy of the Black Madonna, the original of which is located in the monastery of Montserrat.
In addition to examining the beautiful facade and interior of the church, an elevator allows us to climb to the statue.
Tourists have the opportunity to choose which floor to reach, and the higher, the more impressive the view of the city and the Mediterranean Sea becomes.
Statue of God
The church is crowned by the enormous bronze statue of the Sacred Heart made by Josep Miret in 1950. It replaced the original by Frederic Marès, which was made in 1935 and destroyed the following year as the Spanish Civil War began. The ascent from the crypt, passing through the church and ending at the sculpture, reflects the rise and the purification of the human condition by means of sacrifice and atonement.
Crypt
The crypt was designed in a neo-Byzantine style, combining Gothic and classical elements, and decoration close to Modernisme. The space of the crypt consists of five naves separated by columns, the central one being wider, all with semicircular apses. The walls and vaults are lined with alabaster or decorated with mosaics, with scenes relating to the dedications of the altars: Mary Help of Christians, Saint Anthony of Padua, the Blessed Sacrament, Saint Joseph, and the Virgin of Montserrat.
Polychrome alabaster is also used for the Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross) sculpted by Josep Miret. The windows that bring natural light inside are complemented by stained glass windows with the following topics: the largest in the arch, in the corners, represent the appearance of the Our Lady of the Pillar and the conversion of King Reccared I to Catholicism; Saint Ferdinand and Saint Hermenegild are represented in the two large vertical windows; and the small ones located above the door are dedicated to Joachim, Isidore the Farmer, Saint Anthony and Saint Elizabeth of Portugal.
From the crypt there is access to a chapel dedicated to the Perpetual Adoration, excavated into the mountain in the late 1940s, consisting of three naves divided by columns. The interior is decorated with marble, mosaics in the pavement, and paintings by Miquel Farré i Albagés in the vaults, made between 1947-1949.
Outside of the crypt, on either side of the main door, are two staircases leading to the level of the temple itself.
Whatever we say about the view from the top will not be enough, but it will certainly leave you with some of the most pleasant memories of Barcelona!
Admission to the church is free.
The amusement park
A few meters from it is built the amazing amusement park. Colorful Ferris wheel with amazing views, trains and what not attract millions of tourists every year.
A park with over a hundred years of history. It was opened in 1901, and the cable car to reach the top of the hill turned out to be the first main attraction for its visitors.
Nowadays there are more than 30 attractions for young and old, shows for all ages and street theater, which makes a walk in the park unforgettable.
Some of the most iconic attractions are:
The old carousel
- The panoramic Ferris wheel
- La Talaia - a carousel that will lift you 50 meters above the ground.
- L’Avió - known as the first airplane simulator created in 1928.
Collsrola telecommunication tower
With its 288 meters height, this tower is the highest point of Mount Tibidabu. It was built for the Olympic Games in Barcelona in 1992.
On weekends you can visit the tower and enjoy the view from the panoramic elevator. 25-minute guided tours are offered in groups of up to 20 people.!
Thank you for your attention!
