Riding the hills of Tibidabo
By Tim Nash
A new rollercoaster called Muntanya Russa has opened at Tibidabo in Barcelona, Spain.
The ride, custom built and installed by Vekoma Rides Manufacturing, is 740m long and designed to among the scenery of the hills of Barcelona. At 500m above sea level and with two blue and red trains, the ride passes though trees down the mountainside offering a spectacular view of the city.
The rollercoaster has a capacity of 1,000 riders per hour.
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A new rollercoaster called Muntanya Russa has opened at Tibidabo in Barcelona, Spain.
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