Sant Joan Funicular Lower Station
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The Sant Joan Funicular is a funicular railway at Montserrat, near Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. The line connects the monastery, and the upper terminus of the Montserrat Rack Railway, with sacred sites, walking trails and viewpoints higher up the mountain.
attractions: Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, Montserrat, Sant Joan Funicular Station, Montserrat, Creu de Sant Miquel, Cruz de San Miguel, Ermita de Sant Joan, Santa Cova de Montserrat, Museum of Montserrat, Ermita de Santa Magdalena, restaurants: Restaurant Abat Cisneros, Montserrat Buffet, La Cafeteria, Restaurant El Mirador
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The Sant Joan Funicular is a funicular railway at Montserrat, near Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. The line connects the monastery, and the upper terminus of the Montserrat Rack Railway, with sacred sites, walking trails and viewpoints higher up the mountain.
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We had some extra time during our tour of Montserrat. So glad we rode the Funicular de Sant Joan to the top. The funicular is just over 1,600 feet in length and takes a swift six minutes but is still the steepest funicular in Spain. It’s thoroughly modernized now but has a history dating back to 1918. It’s enough to get your adrenaline going a little if heights unnerve you. But just grab a hand of someone and enjoy the ride. Atop, if able, I recommend you take one of the walking paths a little ways. The views across the other side of the mountain are beautiful.
LANCE SAUNDERSLANCE SAUNDERS
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When you go to Montserrat, you really should hike around the mountain trails. That being said, the mountain is quite steep, so it's much nicer to hike *down* than up. The funicular railway is a pretty neat way of getting to the top! The whole trip takes about 10-15 minutes, and the car itself is interesting. Like everything else, the sooner you get to it, the shorter the line is to go up it. There's only one bathroom at the top and it's a unisex, so if you need to use the restroom, I'd recommend doing so at the bottom.
Alex DemasAlex Demas
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Return ticket costs €13. Tram runs every 20mins when we were there, but check the time table to be sure. Plan your trip be at the station early to avoid missing your tram when queue can be long. The cable car takes a very steep route up St Joan. Sit facing the monastery for a fantastic view of Monserrat valley! View at the top is also worth the ticket alone with great views of Monserrat and also the belly below and even the French alps. Go earlier in the morning to avoid queues and also better chance of seeing the Alps.
Chong Peng HowChong Peng How
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If you have paid more than €30 for two tickets and only find out a staff occupied most premier position on the funicular and no fee paying customers actually can get any decent photos. The lady on the right, at least, had decency of moving away when a customer try to squeeze in for a photo. BUT the one on the left, who stood at the most premier central location from very beginning to the very end and busy taking video/photo herself. Management of Sant Joan Funicular "I WANT A REFUND"!!!!
LM GmailLM Gmail
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Putting fear into fun, if heights aren't your thing, you might want to avoid the Sant Joan Funicular. However, if amazing views are your thing, go for a ride, you won't regret it! Seriously, though, this funicular is just like any you've been on but with scenery that you won't find anywhere else, though the actually vistas are limited as the funicular travels up what is essentially a giant crag. Still, the views from the top are worth it!
Neal DixonNeal Dixon
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We got on the Sant Joan funicular service as the other one was not in service and we were glad we did. As one goes up, you have great views of the Monastery with the surrounding topography becoming so evident. Can get a bit busy and you might have to jostle around a little if you are keen to take pictures but it's nice all the same. Safe, well maintained. Entry fee applicable. Credit cards accepted. Recommended.
Satish ChandranSatish Chandran
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