National Expiatory Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
National Expiatory Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Minor basilica at Tibidabo mountain, Barcelona, Spain.
The neogothic church rises 520 meters above sea level, featuring a double-height structure with a crypt below and the main sanctuary above.
Construction began in 1902 under architect Enric Sagnier and continued for six decades until completion in 1961, with his son Josep Maria finishing the project.
The bronze statue of Jesus Christ stands at the highest point of the temple, representing a significant religious symbol visible across Barcelona.
Visitors can reach the basilica using the Funicular de Vallvidrera from Barcelona, followed by bus 111 to access the mountain peak location.
The temple contains two separate worship spaces: a Neo-Byzantine crypt and an upper church decorated with stained glass windows depicting international Marian figures.
Location: Vallvidrera, el Tibidabo i les Planes
Architects: Enric Sagnier, Josep Maria Sagnier
Creator: Frederic Marès i Deulovol, Josep Miret
Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Byzantine Revival architecture
Elevation above the sea: 520 m
Length: 70 m
Width: 60 m
Made from material: Montjuïc stone
Address: Ctra. Vallvidrera al Tibidabo, 111-117 i Pl. Tibidabo 08035 Barcelona
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-21:00
Phone: +34934175686
Website: https://tibidabo.salesianos.edu
GPS coordinates: 41.42207,2.11886
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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Tibidabo
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Torre de Collserola
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Funicular del Tibidabo
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Casino de l'Arrabassada
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Muntanya Russa
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Masia Catalana
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Cal Totxo
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Can Xoliu
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Can Tano
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Font de la Budellera
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Edificis originals de les atraccions del Tibidabo
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Can Basseda
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Escultura del Sagrat Cor del Tibidabo
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Escut de Barcelona a la Font de la Budellera
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Creu de terme de Collserola
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