Torre Sant Sebastià

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Torre Sant Sebastià, Cast-iron tower in La Barceloneta, Spain.

Torre Sant Sebastià stands 78 meters tall as a freestanding lattice tower with two elevators leading to its upper observation platform and restaurant.

The tower, designed by architect Carles Buïgas, opened in 1931 as part of Barcelona's port infrastructure development during the early twentieth century.

The structure holds designation as a Cultural Asset of Local Interest, representing the integration of industrial architecture within Barcelona's maritime district.

Visitors can reach the tower through public transportation, accessing both the aerial tramway station and the restaurant facilities at coordinates 41.373178, 2.187792.

The structure functions as the terminal station for Port Vell Aerial Tramway, connecting the waterfront with Montjuïc through a suspended cable system.

Location: Barcelona

Location: Ciutat Vella

Location: La Barceloneta

Inception: 1931

Architects: Carles Buïgas

Architectural style: cast-iron architecture

Part of: Port Vell Aerial Tramway

GPS coordinates: 41.37318,2.18779

Latest update: March 15, 2025 23:34

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