Torre Jaume I, Cast-iron tower in Port Vell, Spain
Torre Jaume I rises 107 meters above Barcelona's harbor, functioning as the central support tower for the Port Vell Aerial Tramway system.
Constructed in 1931 for the Barcelona International Exposition, the tower later served as a military observation post during the Spanish Civil War.
The tower bears the name of James I of Aragon, a 13th-century king, reflecting Barcelona's connection to its medieval maritime heritage.
Visitors can access the tower via the Barceloneta metro station, with aerial tramway tickets available for purchase at the base station.
The structure maintained its status as the world's highest aerial lift pylon from 1931 until 1966, when the Glacial Aerial Tramway Kaprun III opened.
Location: Barcelona
Location: El Raval
Inception: 1931
Architects: Carles Buïgas
Architectural style: cast-iron architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.37208,2.18012
Latest update: March 13, 2025 20:34
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