Torre Glòries
Torre Glòries is a 144-meter skyscraper in Barcelona, designed by architect Jean Nouvel in a high-tech architecture style. Located in El Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou as part of 22@Barcelona, it is a Cultural Asset of the cultural heritage of Catalonia and is one of the 38 most looked-up sights in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Barcelona is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C. For those preferring cooler temperatures, January has a high of 12 °C and a low of 6 °C. October is the wettest month, with about 91 mm of rain and 10 rainy days.
The site is 15 km from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport and 507 km from Madrid. A visit to Torre Glòries can be combined with other nearby sights such as the Sagrada Família, 1.3 km away, Hospital de Sant Pau, 1.6 km away, or Parc de la Ciutadella, 1.7 km away. Other nearby locations include Palau de la Música Catalana and Museu Picasso, both located within 2.2 km. A light show is held from Friday to Sunday between 19:00 and 23:00, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 91 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 43 | 44 | 51 | 57 | 36 | 23 | 54 | 78 | 91 | 65 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
