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Venetian Towers — Attraction in Barcelona

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Venetian Towers
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Plaça d'Espanya
Pl. d'Espanya, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
Fira de Barcelona
Av. de la Reina Maria Cristina, s/n, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Pl. de Carles Buïgas, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
IKONO Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373-385, Centro Comercial Arenas, 3ª planta, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
CaixaForum Barcelona
Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Palau de Congressos de Barcelona
Av. de la Reina Maria Cristina, s/n, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Sónar by day
Av Reina Maria Cristina, Pl. de l'Univers, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Poble Espanyol
Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Espai Bombers: Parc de la Prevenció
Carrer de Lleida, 30, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Nearby restaurants
laLola
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373, 385, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Restaurant Arrosseria las Arenas
Carrer de Llança, 15, 21, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Mar i Terra Arenas
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373-385, 385, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Tapa Tapa Arenes
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Saluka Restaurant & Lounge
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373, 385, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Mussol Arenas
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373, 385, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Suarna Restaurant
Carrer de Llança, 1, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Original)
Carrer Creu Coberta, 15, Sants-Montjuïc, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
Grupo Abrassame
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373, 385, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
UYUNI | Restaurante en Plaça Espanya
Carrer de Mèxic, 17, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
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Venetian Towers

Av. de la Reina Maria Cristina, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
4.6(1.0K)
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attractions: Plaça d'Espanya, Fira de Barcelona, Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, IKONO Barcelona, CaixaForum Barcelona, Palau de Congressos de Barcelona, Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, Sónar by day, Poble Espanyol, Espai Bombers: Parc de la Prevenció, restaurants: laLola, Restaurant Arrosseria las Arenas, Mar i Terra Arenas, Tapa Tapa Arenes, Saluka Restaurant & Lounge, Mussol Arenas, Suarna Restaurant, Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Original), Grupo Abrassame, UYUNI | Restaurante en Plaça Espanya
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Nearby attractions of Venetian Towers

Plaça d'Espanya

Fira de Barcelona

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

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Palau de Congressos de Barcelona

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Plaça d'Espanya

Plaça d'Espanya

4.6

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4.3

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4.6

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IKONO Barcelona

IKONO Barcelona

4.7

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Nearby restaurants of Venetian Towers

laLola

Restaurant Arrosseria las Arenas

Mar i Terra Arenas

Tapa Tapa Arenes

Saluka Restaurant & Lounge

Mussol Arenas

Suarna Restaurant

Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Original)

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laLola

laLola

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Restaurant Arrosseria las Arenas

Restaurant Arrosseria las Arenas

4.6

(4.1K)

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Mar i Terra Arenas

Mar i Terra Arenas

4.8

(3K)

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Tapa Tapa Arenes

Tapa Tapa Arenes

3.9

(2.8K)

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Alex KravecAlex Kravec
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Venetian Towers in Barcelona are a stunning architectural landmark that serve as the gateway to the Montjuïc area. Situated at the entrance to Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, these twin red-brick towers are reminiscent of Venetian bell towers and add a unique charm to the cityscape. The towers lead directly to the Magic Fountain and the impressive National Art Museum of Catalonia, making them a perfect starting point for exploring Montjuïc’s cultural and historical attractions. The area is lively, with tourists and locals enjoying the surroundings, and offers fantastic photo opportunities, especially during sunset. A must-visit spot if you want to experience a different side of Barcelona’s architectural beauty and enjoy a walk with panoramic views!
Matúš KomarňanskýMatúš Komarňanský
The Torres Venecianes (Venetian Towers) are two iconic towers located at the entrance of Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina in Plaça d’Espanya, Barcelona. Inspired by the Campanile di San Marco in Venice, these towers were designed by architect Ramon Reventós and built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. Each tower stands 47 meters (154 feet) tall and serves as a grand gateway to the exhibition area, leading to landmarks such as the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc and the Palau Nacional. While they are not open to the public, the towers remain a striking architectural feature and a symbol of the city’s blend of tradition and modernity.
Nikolay NikolovNikolay Nikolov
Venetian Towers, standing proudly at the entrance to Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, near Plaça d’Espanya. Built for the 1929 International Exposition, these twin towers are inspired by the campanile of St. Mark’s in Venice. They serve as an iconic gateway to the Magic Fountain, the National Palace, and Montjuïc, and are a favorite spot for photos and sightseeing.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Venetian Towers in Barcelona are a stunning architectural landmark that serve as the gateway to the Montjuïc area. Situated at the entrance to Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, these twin red-brick towers are reminiscent of Venetian bell towers and add a unique charm to the cityscape. The towers lead directly to the Magic Fountain and the impressive National Art Museum of Catalonia, making them a perfect starting point for exploring Montjuïc’s cultural and historical attractions. The area is lively, with tourists and locals enjoying the surroundings, and offers fantastic photo opportunities, especially during sunset. A must-visit spot if you want to experience a different side of Barcelona’s architectural beauty and enjoy a walk with panoramic views!
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The Torres Venecianes (Venetian Towers) are two iconic towers located at the entrance of Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina in Plaça d’Espanya, Barcelona. Inspired by the Campanile di San Marco in Venice, these towers were designed by architect Ramon Reventós and built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. Each tower stands 47 meters (154 feet) tall and serves as a grand gateway to the exhibition area, leading to landmarks such as the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc and the Palau Nacional. While they are not open to the public, the towers remain a striking architectural feature and a symbol of the city’s blend of tradition and modernity.
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Venetian Towers, standing proudly at the entrance to Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, near Plaça d’Espanya. Built for the 1929 International Exposition, these twin towers are inspired by the campanile of St. Mark’s in Venice. They serve as an iconic gateway to the Magic Fountain, the National Palace, and Montjuïc, and are a favorite spot for photos and sightseeing.
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The Venetian Towers (in Catalan: Torres Venecianes) is the popular name for a pair of towers on Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina at its junction with Plaça d'Espanya in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. There is one tower on either side of the street.

The towers are 47m high, with a 7.2 metres square cross-section.[1] The bottom section of each is built of artificial stone, the main section of red brick, and the top section is a colonnaded viewing gallery built of artificial stone, and topped by a pyramidal copper roof. They were modelled on the campanile of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.[2] They were originally envisaged in Léon Jaussely's city expansion plan of 1907, and designed by architect Ramon Reventós [ca] and built in the period 1927 to 1929, as part of the redevelopment of the area for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition. Reventós was also involved in a number of other projects featured in the exhibition, such as the Greek Theatre (Teatre Grec),[3] the Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol), and the buildings of the Montjuïc Funicular on the nearby hill of Montjuïc. They serve an ornamental function, to mark the entrance to the exhibition district, now known as Fira de Barcelona, and the start of the grand avenue leading up to the Palau Nacional on Montjuïc, which houses the National Art Museum of Catalonia. Originally, the towers were open to the public, who could climb the internal stairs to the viewing galleries, but they are now normally closed. In later years, the western tower housed equipment for controlling the illumination of the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, 350m away at the far end of Avinguda Maria Cristina, and the gallery of the eastern tower housed sirens for signalling possible emergencies;] the disused equipment was removed during the 2013/14...

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Torres Venecianas Situadas en la plaza España, las Torres Venecianas son uno de los grandes legados de la Exposición Internacional de Barcelona de 1929 y uno de los símbolos del distrito de Sants-Montjuïc y de la ciudad. Sin embargo, el propósito inicial era derribarlas una vez finalizada la feria.

Diseñadas por el arquitecto Ramon Raventós, las torres, idénticas, de estilo historicista y de carácter ornamental, están inspiradas en el campanario de la basílica de San Marcos de Venecia, motivo por el cual se llaman «venecianas».

A pesar de eso, no se trata de una réplica exacta, ya que las torres miden 47 metros de altura y 7,2 metros a cada lado de la base cuadrangular por los 50 metros de altura y los 12 metros por lado del Campanile veneciano.

Concebidas como la puerta de entrada a la Exposición Internacional de 1929– que propició la remodelación de la montaña de Montjuïc y de sus alrededores-, las torres se colocaron al inicio de la avenida Reina Maria Cristina.

El recinto de la exposición, obra del arquitecto Josep Puig i Cadafalch, incluía la plaza de Espanya -en torno a la cual se edificaron cuatro hoteles de los cuales sólo queda un edificio en pie, que actualmente aloja la Escuela Francesc Macià y el Instituto Municipal de Educación-, la avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina -antigua avenida América-, la Fuente Mágica de Montjuïc y el Palau Nacional, la edificación principal de la exposición y actual Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC), sin contar otros palacios y pabellones distribuidos por la montaña de Montjuïc, como el pabellón de Mies van ser Rohe.

En origen, al pie de las torres, había una balaustrada decorada con cuatro esculturas: las Artes y la Industria, de Carles Ridaura, el Comercio, de Enric Monjo y el Deporte, de Josep Viladomat. Pero tanto la balaustrada como las estatuas fueron retiradas durante la reurbanización de la plaza a la década de 1970. Se conservó la estatua de las Artes -también conocida como Mujer con niño-, que todavía podemos ver no muy lejos, en la entrada del aparcamiento de la Feria de la avenida Paral·lel.

El propósito inicial era derribar las torres tan pronto como finalizara la Exposición. Por este motivo, se construyeron con materiales poco nobles, piedra artificial en la base y en la galería, ladrillos encarnados en el cuerpo de la edificación y cobre para el techo piramidal. La decisión de última hora de conservarlas, propició que fueran necesarias diversas acciones de mantenimiento a lo largo de los años, un proceso que culminó en el 2013 con la restauración de ambas torres.

Actualmente, las dos torres están catalogadas como bien de interés local. De hecho, incluso, una vez al año, y en el marco del 48h Open House Barcelona, se puede acceder a...

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The Venetian Towers in Barcelona are a stunning architectural landmark that serve as the gateway to the Montjuïc area. Situated at the entrance to Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, these twin red-brick towers are reminiscent of Venetian bell towers and add a unique charm to the cityscape.

The towers lead directly to the Magic Fountain and the impressive National Art Museum of Catalonia, making them a perfect starting point for exploring Montjuïc’s cultural and historical attractions. The area is lively, with tourists and locals enjoying the surroundings, and offers fantastic photo opportunities, especially during sunset.

A must-visit spot if you want to experience a different side of Barcelona’s architectural beauty and enjoy a walk with...

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