Barcelona: As Seen From Tibidabo Park

Another panoramic view of Barcelona from Tibidabo Amusement Park, this time taken while walking down the stairs to a lower level and using an arch as a frame for the picture. I was standing on right side of the stairs trying to avoid the crowd, thus the asymmetrical result, but I like the background so I share it with you.

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Barcelona Tibidabo: The Big Wheel

Ferris Wheel at Tibidabo Amusement Park

Today we go back again to the mountains of Collserola ("one more time? Oh, no!"). I told you I would show you some other Tibidabo attractions. It´s the Big Wheel's turn. As in the case of the Roller Coaster, its size won´t beat any records, but the sight from the top does it all. Although I will show you a full size view, first I want you to sit down by my side and enjoy the ride live.

Tibidabo comes from latin tibi dabo meaning "I will give you", part of the words (according to St. Mathew) used by the devil to tempt Jesus from the top a mountain: «Haec omnia tibi dabo si cadens adoraveris me». Check previous posts Roller Coaster and Tibidabo Amusement Park.

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Tibidabo Amusement Park: Roller Coaster

Here is today's daily photo: The roller coaster at Tibidabo Amusement Park. In spite of being small it is located in such a way that you are able to see Barcelona at your feet so the sense of height increases. In the picture I tried to show the attraction and the background for you to get a better idea. Check these two other pictures: Roller Coaster A, Roller Coaster B. Some other day I will show you other Tibidabo attractions.

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Vikings at Tibidabo

On the lower level of Tibidabo Amusement Park in Barcelona you can see this small attraction for kids where some drakkar ships navigate in circles surrounded by menacing symbols of Norse mythology such as these heads which I wouldn´t dare to call dragons. If anyone knows what they really are feel free to post a comment.

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Barcelona Tibidabo Amusement Park

Last Sunday I visited Tibidabo Amusement Park a leisure resort located at Barcelona highest point, inaugurated more than a hundred years ago. Although it is not among the most advanced in the world, Tibidabo is a must see in Barcelona because of its location with fabulous views over the city and beyond, as well as the combination of good service, key attractions and old classic charm. It used to be in private hands till not long ago and now it belongs to Barcelona City Council. I took dozens of pictures, but as this is a daily photoblog I will administer them wisely. Please, don´t miss the above link to the official site.

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