- More information about Torre Glòries. Agbar Tower near Glories Barcelona. Torre Agbar, now Torre Glòries, was built in 2004 and is 144 m / 474 ft high.
- Torre Agbar: A Quirky Addition to Barcelona�s Skyline. ... Where is Torre Agbar: Avinguda Diagonal close to Placa de les Glories Catalanes.
- The first name of the skyscraper, "Torre Agbar", has nothing to do with the Arabic word "Akbar" ("great"), but is an abbreviation for Aguas de Barcelona.
- Torre Agbar is a 144.4 m high and 38-story skyscraper. Because of its unique shape, it is often mentioned by local people as the “Blue Cigar”.
- You can also go by tram, taking the Line T5 to La Farinera station or Line T4 to Ca l’Aranyó tram station. Visiting Agbar Tower (Torre Agbar) in Barcelona.
- Exploring the Interior of Torre Agbar: What to Expect. The moment you step inside the Torre Agbar, it’s like entering a different world.
- The Torre Agbar is much like the Gherkin in shape, it’s a distinctive piece of contemporary architecture that stands out in a relatively open area.
- Opened in 2005, Torre Agbar (or to give it its official name, Torre Glòries) designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel, ruffled a few feathers in the beginning...
- Design Museum of Barcelona. Torre Agbar. Torre Agbar. Previous. Next.
- [IT] Il progetto della Torre Agbar a Barcellona è frutto della collaborazione dei due architetti Jean Nouvel e Fermin Vazquez.