{"id":8842,"date":"2021-05-13T09:17:22","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T07:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/?p=8842"},"modified":"2024-02-20T19:14:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T18:14:48","slug":"tibidabo-atraccion-de-sonrisas-desde-la-cima-de-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/en\/barcelona-city-of-talent\/tibidabo-atraccion-de-sonrisas-desde-la-cima-de-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Tibidabo: The funfair putting smiles on visitors faces since 1901"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Tibidabo, a city icon and a well-known sight on the Barcelona skyline, celebrates its 120th birthday this year. The swings, big wheel, and roller coaster on the peak of Barcelona\u2019s very own mountain have now been witness to over a century of history.<\/p>\n

A new funicular for a new chapter in the history of Tibidabo<\/b><\/h3>\n

Did you know that Tibidabo is the oldest amusement park in Spain and the third oldest in Europe? Soon to reopen its doors, the park has one clear objective: to bring back the smiles that have been missing during the pandemic. Heir to the historic Tibidabo funicular\u2014the very first in Spain\u2014this season will see a new funicular, to be known as the \"Glow-worm,\u201d an attraction in its own right.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A unique, individual experience<\/b><\/h3>\n

Though the city is still grappling with the pandemic, this new way of getting to the top of Barcelona heralds a new era. The aim is to make a visit to the park an unforgettable, magical experience. With breathtaking views over Barcelona, the park has 30 attractions and 8 shows per season. And with experiences ranging from puppet shows and the museum of automatons to social initiatives and projects to introduce robotics to children and families, Tibidabo has something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Learning that is dynamic, fun, and caring\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

The park\u2019s main aims are to improve visitor experience, provide a range of educational activities, and promote environmental sustainability; it also goes out of its way to provide special help to those who need it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides entertainment, Tibidabo is proof that learning can also be fun, with the park offering educational activities of all types, including programming, social development, creativity, and communication. It is also working with LEGO Education\u00ae\u00ae<\/span> to promote robotics and physics for secondary and high school students, while the range of educational activities has been expanded to include environmental activities for the youngest children.<\/p>\n

For some years now, the amusement park has been committed to providing access to all. Throughout the season the park works with social organizations to help children in vulnerable situations to enjoy Tibidabo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Much more than just a funfair\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n