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Stargazing at Fabra Observatory

Look at the stars from Tibidabo.

NIGHTLIFEMODERNISMATTRACTIONS
  • From €18.52
  • Observatori Fabra

A nocturnal proposal at Fabra Observatory to discover the secrets of the cosmos. Includes a guided tour of the modernist building and observation through the telescope. Saturdays include a welcome drink. Suitable for all audiences.

The Planns tip

Park early, spaces are limited and the climb up Camí de l'Observatori has its own charm.

The venue

Observatori Fabra
Observatori Fabra logo

Observatori Fabra

Since 1904: science, modernism, and Barcelona's skies.

Opened in 1904, this masterpiece by architect Josep Domènech i Estapà sits atop Tibidabo, 415 meters above sea level. Owned by the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona, it was conceived as an astronomical, meteorological, and seismic center. Its eclectic architecture features a rotating metallic dome and a classical-inspired atrium with Neo-Egyptian columns. It's the world's fourth oldest observatory still in operation, dedicated to studying asteroids and comets. A landmark connecting scientific history with the urban landscape.

Camí de l'Observatori, s/n 08035 Barcelona
Neighbourhood:Vallvidrera, el Tibidabo i les Planes
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