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Urban Escape: Open Library

Urban silence finds its voice. Explore your library.

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  • FREE
  • La Mina Grott

Explore the library from a new angle. Uncover the echoes of its architecture, the silent stories on its shelves, and the cultural pulse that shapes it into an essential urban refuge. More than books, a living space.

The Planns tip

Bus 196 drops you nearby; check return times before sunset in Vallvidrera.

Practical info

Thursday: at 17.00 h · Free Entry — Prior registration required Limited places

The venue

La Mina Grott

La Mina Grott: Water legacy, route of the first electric train.

On Camí del Cama-sec 22 in Vallvidrera, La Mina Grott is a testament to engineering and transport. Erected in 1855, this nearly 1.5-kilometer tunnel initially channeled water from the Vallvidrera reservoir to Sarrià. By 1908, its role evolved, housing Spain's first electric passenger train – a pioneering link to the Collserola landscapes. Active until 1916, this service set a precedent for urban mobility. Today, La Mina Grott's discreet access in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi continues its hydraulic work, an enduring symbol of innovation and heritage.

Carretera de Vallvidrera a les Planes 6, Barcelona
Neighbourhood:Vallvidrera, el Tibidabo i les Planes
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