Where does the funicular go in Barcelona?
The Montjuïc Funicular or also known as ‘Funicular de Montjuïc’ is a railway connecting Barcelona Paral·lel metro station to Montjuïc mountain.
How long is the Montjuic cable car ride?
The Montjuïc cable car has been the most special way to discover the charms of Barcelona for many years. Its 750 meters of route allow you to gaze at unparalleled views, culminating your journey in the Montjüic Castle, on the top of a mountain that represents the living history of the city.
Do you need tickets for Montjuic?
To visit Montjuïc Castle, you’ll need to buy a ticket: general or reduced admission. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office on site or through the Montjuïc Castle official web page. We recommend buying tickets online to avoid the lines. Entry to the castle includes access to temporary and permanent exhibitions.
How many cable cars are there in Barcelona?
two cable cars
There are two cable cars in Barcelona, the Montjuïc Cable Car and the Port Cable Car.
Does Barcelona have a funicular?
The Montjuïc Funicular (Catalan: Funicular de Montjuïc; Spanish: Funicular de Montjuic) is a funicular railway in the city of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain.
What is the difference between a funicular and a cable car?
A cable car is superficially similar to a funicular, but differs from such a system in that its cars are not permanently attached to the cable and can stop independently, whereas a funicular has cars that are permanently attached to the propulsion cable, which is itself stopped and started.
Can you walk up Montjuic?
Walking up Montjuic hill And the answer is yes, and not very long! As it’s not a high hill, the walk shouldn’t take longer than about 25 minutes and there are plenty of different routes you can take.
How tall is Montjuic?
| Montjuïc | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 177.72 m (583.1 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°21′51″N 2°09′39″ECoordinates: 41°21′51″N 2°09′39″E |
| Geography | |
| Location in Barcelona |
Can you walk to Montjuic Castle?
If you didn’t catch the bus, then once you’re on Montjuic you can take a pleasant 10 minute walk up to the castle by following the road or slightly detouring through some beautiful parks along the way, like the ‘Jardins de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer’.
When is the funicular in Montjuic open?
Montjuïc funicular operating hours Autumn-winter Monday to Friday: 7.30 am to 8.00 pm Spring-summer Monday to Friday: 7.30 am to 10.00 pm
How to get to the top of Montjuic?
Take the funicular to Montjuïc The funicular of Barcelona (FM metro line) operates like a metro with two stops: Paral·lel, which links up with metro lines L2 and L3, and Parc de Montjuïc, located on the mountain, which links up with the cable car to reach the top of Montjuïc and access the castle.
Is there an extra charge for the Montserrat funicular?
There is no extra charge to use the Montjuic funicular. It works with the regular metro ticket. This rack railway system is also available to travel to the Montserrat monastery and mointain retreat. You can also book a half day tour to Montserrat that includes transportation from Barcelona, rack railway tickets and entry to the Benedictine Abbey.