Exhibition “Tramvia Blau. 125 years of heritage and city”
A special exhibition of historical materials to rediscover one of Barcelona’s most beloved and distinctive vehicles.
When: From 11.10.2026
Where: Espai Mercè Sala
Access: Validating the transport ticket
One hundred and twenty-five years ago, the Tramvia Blau began operating along the slopes of Tibidabo as part of the project promoted by Dr Salvador Andreu to transform the mountain into a new leisure and recreational area for the people of Barcelona. The urban development of the area, the creation of new entertainment venues and the construction of the amusement park were all part of the same vision: to turn Tibidabo into one of the main attractions of modern Barcelona. The tram played a key role in this project, carrying visitors from the city to the lower station of the funicular, which completed the ascent to the summit of Tibidabo.
Over the course of these one hundred and twenty-five years, the Tramvia Blau has witnessed the transformation of both Barcelona and Tibidabo. It has carried generations of residents and visitors and, thanks to its unique character, its historic vehicles and the landscape it traverses, has become an important part of the city's heritage and collective memory.
In 1971, management of the Tramvia Blau was transferred to Barcelona City Council and, subsequently, the service was integrated into Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB). This new phase helped preserve its unique character within the city's public transport system.
To mark this anniversary, this exhibition revisits its history and highlights the legacy of a tram that, one hundred and twenty-five years after entering service, remains part of the city's collective imagination.
Come and discover it at the Espai Mercè Sala from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. From 16 to 23 November: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A unique mode of transport, an icon of Barcelona
The Tramvia Blau, inaugurated in 1901, is one of the most emblematic elements of Barcelona’s public transport heritage. The sole surviving vehicle from the city’s former tram network, it runs for 1,276 metres along the slopes of Tibidabo to the lower station of the funicular, passing through a unique setting characterised by modernist and noucentista architecture and offering outstanding views over Barcelona.
Since 2018, the Tramvia Blau has been out of service while the necessary works are carried out to modernise the infrastructure and ensure its long-term preservation.
