Edifici Colon

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Edifici Colon, Protected office skyscraper in El Raval, Barcelona, Spain.

The 28-floor Edifici Colon reaches 110 meters in height and stands at the intersection of Avinguda de les Drassanes and Portal de Santa Madrona.

Completed in 1970, Edifici Colon marked a milestone as the first structure in Barcelona to surpass the height of 100 meters.

The tower represents an architectural period of urban transformation in Barcelona, earning recognition as a Cultural Asset of Catalonia.

Five elevators serve the office spaces across multiple floors, while the location provides direct access to Barcelona's port area.

The building's position at the edge of El Raval district creates a visual connection between the historic center and maritime zone.

Location: El Raval

Inception: 1970

Official opening: 1970

Floors above the ground: 28

Elevators: 5

GPS coordinates: 41.37650,2.17524

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:47

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