General Information

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”. The construction is located in the northern part of Barcelona’s beach, on Avinguda Diagonal, near Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes.

Due to its height and uniqueness, the tower is one of the most prominent icons of Barcelona. It can also be considered to be one of the symbols of the Modern architecture of the city, which is a great combination of Gothic and Modernista elements complemented with some new and attractive characteristics (for additional information – Architecture in Barcelona). The skyscraper was designed by a French architect, Jean Nouvel, and it was inspired by Montserrat mountain.

The building is currently owned by Grupo Agbar (that is why it is named Torre Agbar) which is a company that owns inter alia the water company of Barcelona.

Tips and Recommendations for Visiting Torre Agbar

• We strongly recommend to visit Torre Agbar at night, when it is dark, because then you can experience an amazing light show (for additional information – Visit Barcelona at night).
• Though inside Torre Agbar you cannot find any interesting family-friendly attraction, the building is visited by many families because of its unique and interesting architectural design (for additional information – Architecture in Barcelona, Kids and Families in Torre Agbar and Kids and Families in Barcelona). The shopping area and accommodation possibilities near the skyscraper are also family-friendly (for additional information – Shopping in Barcelona, Hotels near Torre Agbar and Family-friendly Hotels).
• Torre Agbar is accessible for disabled people, but since it is dedicated mainly for business and not for tourists, this information is irrelevant for you unless you are invited to a business meeting in the building. The area of the tower and the accommodation possibilities are also wheelchair-friendly (for additional information – Accessibility in Torre Agbar, Accessibility in Barcelona and Accessible Hotels in Barcelona).
• Underneath and next to Torre Agbar you can find several parking lots where you can leave your car before you start a tour in the city by public transportation (for additional information – Public Transportation in Barcelona, Car Rental in Barcelona and Car Rental in Spain). If you have a ticket for the tourist bus you can find a station near the skyscraper.

Tips for Timeout near Torre Agbar:

• Torre Agbar in itself is not an especially interesting tourist attraction, so it is not worth to go there just for this building. However, if you are in the area because of another activity, you can take a look at the skyscraper. For example, a visit in Casino Barcelona, a trip to one of the beaches, a shopping tour or a business meeting on Avinguda Diagonal (for additional information – Shopping in Barcelona) are good opportunity to admire Torre Agbar too (all of them is quite close to the building). Actually, because of its height and strange shape, it will be difficult to miss it from the important observation points of the city.
• Inside Torre Agbar you will not find any interesting tourist attraction, however you can join numerous guided tours that pass over the skyscraper (for additional information – Attractions and Tours near Torre Agbar and Attractions and Tours in Barcelona).

Tips for Hotels near Torre Agbar:

• Accommodation in the area of Torre Agbar is not recommended for those who want to stay close to the center of Barcelona but it would be suitable for anyone who would like to get accommodation in an active and accessible area regarding nightlife and shopping (for additional information – Visit Barcelona at night and Shopping in Barcelona). Besides these, hotels in this neighborhood are less expensive than those that are located in the central areas (for additional information – Cheap Hotels). In addition to the hotels, you can find several hostels and apartments that are cheaper than a regular hotel room. Recommended accommodation options in the area: Novotel Barcelona City, Clot MiraBarna Apartments and Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal (for additional information – Hotels near Torre Agbar and Hotels in Barcelona).

Recommended Blogs and Articles About Torre Agbar:

• Torre Agbar: Barcelona’s Most Eye-Catching Nighttime Attraction at Palou Suites Blog
• Torre Agbar at ShBarcelona
• Agbar Tower Barcelona at Aspasios Blog