Torre de Collserola

Torre de Collserola, Barcelona (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Torre de Collserola© Felix König · CC BY 3.0

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About Torre de Collserola

At 288 meters, the Torre de Collserola is the tallest telecommunications tower in Spain, perched on the edge of Tibidabo in the northwest of Barcelona. Designed by British architect Norman Foster and opened in 1992 in conjunction with the Olympic Games, the structure stands out for its elegant, slender form. Instead of a round cross-section, the tower's pod has a bulging triangular footprint, anchored to the ground by nine thick guy cables. This design made it possible to build a tower shaft just 4.5 meters wide. A panoramic elevator takes you up to the public observation deck on the tenth floor, which sits 560 meters above sea level and offers far-reaching views over the city.

Based on the article “Torre de Collserola” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Ctra. de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo, S/N
08017 Barcelona, Spain
District: Sarrià - Sant Gervasi
Phone: +34934069354
Website: www.torredecollserola.com
Email: hello@helloartworks.com
Coordinates: 41.41731° N · 2.11426° E
Data quality: confidence 0.90
Identifier: ID 91f9c177-d99…

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FAQ about Torre de Collserola

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What is the Torre de Collserola in Barcelona?

The Torre de Collserola is a 288-meter-tall (945 ft) telecommunications tower in Barcelona and the tallest tower of its kind in Spain. It stands on the edge of Tibidabo in the northwest of the city and stands out for its elegant, slender shape.

Who designed the Torre de Collserola, and how is it built?

The Torre de Collserola in Barcelona was designed by the British architect Norman Foster and opened in 1992 as part of the Olympic Games. Instead of a round cross-section, the tower's pod has a bulging triangular floor plan, anchored to the ground with nine thick guy cables. Thanks to this design, the tower shaft is only 4.5 meters wide.

Can you go up the Torre de Collserola?

Yes, at the Torre de Collserola in Barcelona, a panoramic elevator takes you up to the public observation deck on the tenth floor. The deck sits at 560 meters above sea level and offers sweeping views over Barcelona.

Where is the Torre de Collserola, and are there restaurants nearby?

The Torre de Collserola is located in the Sarrià - Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona at Ctra. de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo, S/N. travelguide195 lists around 3 restaurants within 500 meters.

What can you see around the Torre de Collserola?

Around the Torre de Collserola in Barcelona, you'll find several attractions within one kilometer. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Mirador dels bombers viewpoint (about 171 meters away), the Christ statue "Statue Of Jesus Christ (Top Of The World)" (about 636 meters), and the Museu d'Automats (about 679 meters). A little farther, about 741 meters away, stands the historic Torre de les Aigües de Dos Rius.

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Travel tip from Wikivoyagewritten by travelers
An iconic telecommunications tower, accessible by a funicular railway, with an observation deck offering panoramic views of Barcelona The Collserola Tower provides breathtaking views of Barcelona and the surrounding region, along with a unique architectural design.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Collserola Natural Park“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 9/3/2023
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