Montjuïc Communications Tower
Montjuïc Communications Tower, Television tower in Sants-Montjuïc, Spain.
The 136-meter tall white steel structure features a distinctive design that represents an athlete kneeling to receive an Olympic medal.
Telefónica commissioned architect Santiago Calatrava to build this communications tower for broadcasting the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
The tower base incorporates trencadís mosaic decorations, connecting the modern structure to traditional Catalan architectural elements.
The central needle casts shadows on Europa Square throughout the day, transforming the structure into a functional sundial for visitors.
The innovative design deviates from standard vertical communications towers by incorporating a tilted structural form with a circular transmission platform.
Location: Sants-Montjuïc
Location: Montjuïc
Inception: 1989
Architects: Santiago Calatrava
Architectural style: neo-futurism
Address: Passeig de Minici Natal
GPS coordinates: 41.36417,2.15056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:09
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