Bona Ventura

Tibidabo · Barcelona

Fabra Observatory

Observatori Fabra

Monument

An observatory on the Collserola ridge opened in 1904, still working, with two century-old telescopes, one of them among the largest and oldest in Europe still in use.

Address
Camí de l'Observatori s/n, 08035 Barcelona
Hours
Daytime guided visits Sun and holidays 11:00 (about 2 hours, in Catalan); night visits via Sternalia (official site, 2026)
Best time to go
Morning, Late night · About 2 h
Price
Daytime visit EUR 10; reduced EUR 5 (official site, 2026); night visits and star dinners sold by Sternalia, price not verified
Price level
€€

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • No booking needed for the Sunday 11:00 visit, but be on time
  • Summer 'Sopars amb estrelles' (dinner and stargazing) book out: reserve through Sternalia

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