Torre de la Creu, Modernist tower in Sant Joan Despí, Spain.
The Torre de la Creu features five cylindrical structures with circular floor plans connected by spiral staircases and decorated with colorful ceramic mosaics.
Built between 1913 and 1916 as a summer residence for Josefa Romeu i Grau de Gibert, the architect Josep Maria Jujol's aunt, who allowed him creative freedom.
The building represents Catalan modernism through its experimental architectural elements, including distinctive domes that locals refer to as Torre dels Ous.
Visitors can participate in guided tours of the tower on the last Sunday of each month, starting at 11:00 AM from Can Negre cultural center.
The structure includes multiple domes of varying sizes covered in ceramic tiles, with a cross decoration that gives the building its name.
Location: Sant Joan Despí
Inception: 1913
Architects: Josep Maria Jujol
Architectural style: Catalan modernism
Elevation above the sea: 26 m
Address: Passeig de Canalies, 14
GPS coordinates: 41.36810,2.06039
Latest update: March 9, 2025 23:26
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