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![[?] View from the bus.](http://cdn2.vtourist.com/2/4655450.jpg "[?] View from the bus.")
[?] View from the bus.
Montjuic castle
Zooming in from Parc Güell (June 2008)
Do I need to buy cable car tickets ahead of time or is it safe to wait until the day I wish to take it?
you can wait till you get there, it's 12,50 e rtrip and 9,50e one way three trips per hour from 10am to 7 pm. Have fun Cheers Tommy x
you'd better wait because in case of wind the cable car will not work.
I had to go the following day, afternoon, because was pretty windy
I was not aware these tickets could be bought in advance. I used the cable car a few times with visiting friends, usually as impulse (not planned), and never had problems to get them on the spot. As said above, better wait anyway, as the cable car can be closed due to weather conditions.
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The view from my balcony wasn't too good (that's usually what you get in a big city!), but the stunning sunrises made up for that.
Every morning around 8.45 I watched in awe the skies unfold.
Barcelona-Wintersun...
This country is known for great wines, not beer, but obviously they do have some nice beers as well and especially on summer holiday in a hot city it was excellent to have from time to time an excellent cold beer, as San Miguel and Estrella.
A day trip to Montserrat is a must. Only an hour outside Barcelona, and a world away both spiritually and geologically, this cliffside monastery has been drawing in outsiders for centuries.
This monolithic mini mountain range has a reputation for startlingly still air - a peaceful, introspective and healing spot for those pledging themselves to God. Thus, the monastery. And, though the Monastery still operates, the entire bird's nest of a plateau is now a huge tourist draw. Arriving is beautiful, the views are gorgeous, the cathedral is marvelous, and rock climbing a short hike away. It's a strange mish-mash of spiritual site and tourist mecca, but it works, besides itself.
Naturally, there are many day tours to Montserrat, via bus. But, you can do it yourself on the wonderful commuter rail systems of greater Barcelona. FGC from Plaza Espanya will put you at two access points to the monastery(Aerial Tram or Railway) within 1.5 hours. It's a direct run, and there are always employees in the ticketing area, ready to help. IF you are a wiz at mass transit, you can cut off fifteen minutes by changing from RENFE at Martorell - contact me directly and I'll give you the lowdown.
Please note: The Aerial Tramway is not for those afraid of heights(see second pic)
The facade of the basilica at Montserrat was built in 1900 and 1901. It features sculptures of the apostles by Agapit Vallmitjana, whose brother designed the reliefs in the tympanums. I thought this was one of the most beautiful church exteriors that I have ever seen!
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