Barcelona's third tallest skyscraper rises 144 metres high and catches the eye at first sight with its bullet-shaped glass façade that reflects the colours of the surrounding buildings and sky.
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Torre Glories was only opened in 2005 (then under the name Torre Agbar) and quickly became one of Barcelona's icons.
Beautiful night lighting
The building is a popular tourist attraction , especially at night when it glows with blue, red, purple, white or brown lights.
The illumination of the building is meant to symbolise the towers of Gaudí's famous Sagrada Família.
During the night, 4,500 lights illuminate the Torre Glories, creating incredible patterns in seconds.
On various important days or holidays, a light show takes place on the Torre Glories, when the patterns change. Previously these shows took place every day, but currently on normal days the lights are static.
Viewpoint - admission and opening hours
At a height of 125 metres, the "Mirador Torre Glories" lookout is open to the public. The viewing platform is only indoors behind glass.
Opening hours vary according to the season.
- April to mid-October: daily 10:00-21:00
- Mid-October to March: every day except Tuesdays 9:30-18:30
Ticket price is 15 eur.
Official website including online ticket purchase: miradortorreglories.com/plan-your-visit
How to get there
Torre Glories can be found in the Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes of the same name, which is easily accessible by public transport.
- Metro - Glories station, line L1
- Tram - Glories stop, lines T4, T5, T6
- Bus - Glories stop, lines X1, H12, 7, V23, V25, 192
Accommodation in the surroundings
Torre Glories is situated in a modern neighbourhood, home to several well rated modern hotels.
Just a few steps away from the skyscraper and therefore from the metro station, you can stay in the following hotels, for example:
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