BARCELONA · SPAIN
Torre Glòries
Stop 07 of 18 on Travelhour's Barcelona walking day
About Torre Glòries
The Torre Glòries, formerly known as Torre Agbar, is a 38-story skyscraper located between Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer Badajoz, near Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, which marks the gateway to the new technological district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel in association with the Spanish firm b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos and built by Dragados. The Torre Glòries is located in the Poblenou neighbourhood of Barcelona and it was originally named after its owners, the Agbar Group, a holding company whose interests include the Barcelona water company Aigües de Barcelona.
Frequently asked
Torre Glòries — questions travellers ask
- How much are Torre Glòries tickets?
- Torre Glòries ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Torre Glòries opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Torre Glòries website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Torre Glòries?
- Torre Glòries is centrally located in Barcelona, Spain. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Torre Glòries worth visiting?
- Yes — The Torre Glòries, formerly known as Torre Agbar, is a 38-story skyscraper located between Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer Badajoz, near Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, which marks the gateway to the new technological district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
- How long do you need at Torre Glòries?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Torre Glòries, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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