The highest viewpoint in Barcelona and its entire metropolitan area, located in the Collserola Tower, reopened its doors to the public last July after having been closed since the pandemic. This telecommunications tower was designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster. It is located next to the Tibidabo amusement park.
The main charm of this building is that it offers breathtaking views from its viewpoint on the tenth floor. With its 288.4 meters high and 445 meters above sea level, it is an attraction to take into account as a nice plan in Barcelona.
Reopening of the Tower of Collserola
After a long period of closure and the execution of refurbishment works on the elevators, the authorities informed that the viewpoint will be open until September 8, from Wednesday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 15:00 hours. It is also scheduled to be open on certain days during September. That is, it will also be open on the 11th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 28th and 29th during the same schedule.
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Visitors can access the observation deck via a panoramic glass elevator, allowing them to enjoy the views as they ascend. The general rate to go up is 5.60 euros and tickets can be purchased on site, although they are expected to be available soon on the Tibidabo website.
Details of the viewpoint
On the tenth floor of the Collserola Tower is the public viewpoint, located 115 meters above the Turó de la Vilana. This viewpoint, located 560 meters above sea level, offers the best view of Barcelona and its Metropolitan Area. On clear days, the view can reach up to 70 kilometers, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the city, Collserola Park, Montserrat, and even the Cadí-Moixerò mountain range. Access to the viewpoint is via a pedestrian walkway that connects the outdoor parking lot, with capacity for 70 vehicles, to the entrance of the public area. This 300-meter walkway is integrated within the Natural Park of the Sierra de Collserola and is part of the environment of the Font de la Budallera, adding an additional attraction to the visit. To reach the viewpoint, visitors can use a panoramic elevator, a glass platform that covers the 135 meters that separate the base of the Tower from the tenth floor, where the viewpoint is located, in a time of 2.5 minutes.
Construction
The construction of the Collserola Tower was a project that was completed in record time, just in time for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. The works lasted 23 months, during which time a structure was erected that has since played a crucial role in the transmission of most of the audiovisual links in the metropolitan area and the province. Currently, all television and radio signals reaching Barcelona are broadcast from this tower. The structure of the tower consists of three main axes: thirteen metal platforms with a total surface area of 5,500 square meters, a central area and the legs that secure the tower to the ground. Norman Foster, the architect responsible for the design, described the tower as “a new symbol for the city, a tower constantly in place and, at the same time, changing according to the moment and the perspective”.
Commitment to technological innovation
The reopening of the Collserola Tower represents not only a significant tourist attraction for visitors, but also a reminder of Barcelona’s commitment to architectural and technological innovation. This symbol of the city not only offers unparalleled panoramic views of Barcelona and its surroundings, but also highlights the city’s importance as a telecommunications hub. In addition to its primary function as a telecommunications hub, the tower has become an icon of the city, attracting visitors seeking a unique experience and a different perspective of Barcelona. The reopening of the observation deck is a significant step towards the normalization and recovery of cultural and tourist life in the city after the difficulties presented by the pandemic. Image courtesy of https://www.torredecollserola.com, all rights reserved.
