1904 Fabra Observatory for study of asteroids and comets
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Updated: Sep 17, 2021
by: Barcelona Travel Hacks
Summary: Historic 1904 fully functional observatory by architect Josep Domenech i Estapa. Observatory offers guided visits and summer evening dinner & stargazing.
Address: Cami de l'Observatori S/N, Barcelona. 08035, Barcelona. 8035
Summary of Prices:
| Train/Bus Fare | Entry Ticket | Additional Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Zone 1 T-casual | € 3.00 | |
| Child | T-familiar | FREE | For under 14 Years |
| Group/Family Ticket: No. | |||
| Notes: Visits only available 11h and 12:30h on Sunday. No reservation. required | |||
| Free day: | |||
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About Fabra Observatory:
Built by architect was Josep Domenech i Estapa, it was established in 1904 and belongs to the Royal Academy of Science and Arts of Barcelona. Its main activity is the study of asteroids, comets and earthquakes. It is the fourth oldest observatory in the world that is still fully functioning.
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FGC Funicular Vallvidrera and Tibidabo Bus
1906 mountain railway from lower station at Peu del Funicular to Vallvidrera village near Tibidabo which is reachable via short 10 min bus ride or 30 min walk.
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Visiting Fabra Observatory:
The visiting times and types of visit vary and it is best to consult the website to book.
At the time of writing this I attended on a Sunday morning and paid 3 euros for a guided tour from the on shift astrologer. Also available are evening star gazing visits. The Observatory also hosts evening Dinners and telescope viewing of the planets.
Getting To Fabra Observatory:
Currently, the best way to get to Tibidabo is to take the FGC Funicular de Vallvidrera to Vallvidrera superior then the TMB 111 Bus or walk to Tibidabo. All segments of this jourmney are in Zone 1 so a T casual ticket can be used.
The 111 Bus is operated by TMB. Peu de Funicular and the Funicular de valvidrera stations are on the FGC Valles lines.
Weather for Barcelona:
There are 4 PDf documents:
PDF: Public Transport map Tibidabo
Author: Barcelona Travel Hacks
PDF: Metro map Tibidabo
Author: www.tmb.cat
PDF: FGC Funicular Valvidrera Timetable
Author: www.fgc.cat
PDF: Walking Map Fabra Observatory
Author: Barcelona Travel Hacks
BCN02 - Tibidabo
Circular route covering the attractions of Tibidabo - Funiculars Tibidabo and vallvidrera, Torre Collserola, Tibidabo church, Parc de Atracciones and Fabra Observatori.
Distance: 5.39 Km
Difficulty: Easy
Return Travel Fare: T-Casual Zone 1
Transport Network: Barcelona Metro
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