Torre Sant Sebastia (St. Sebastian Tower), Barcelona

Reaching a height of seventy-eight meters, this lattice tower, originally inaugurated in 1931, with a renovation that concluded in 1995, is a prominent landmark of Barcelona. Not only does it serve as an observation tower, allowing visitors to admire panoramic views, but it also functions as a pivotal station for the suspension cableway.

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For a swift and picturesque journey from Barceloneta to Montjuïc mountain, hop aboard the Telefèric del Port cable car. This seven-minute ride transports you between the Torre de Sant Sebastiá in Barceloneta and the Miramar stop on Montjuïc, offering the quickest and most scenic route. Additionally, from the Parc Montjuïc cable car station nestled in the northern part of Montjuïc, you can embark on the separate Telefèric de Montjuïc, which whisks you up to the Castell de Montjuïc, providing another thrilling adventure and stunning vistas.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Marie Thérèse Hébert & Jean Robert Thibault.

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Sight Name: Torre Sant Sebastia (St. Sebastian Tower)
Sight Location: Barcelona, Spain (See walking tours in Barcelona)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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La Ribera Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles

Barcelona Shopping Walk

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles

Montjuic Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles

Antoni Gaudí's Masterpieces Walking Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles

Barcelona Introduction Walking Tour

According to legend, Barcelona was founded by the mythological Greek hero Hercules on one of his expeditions, when a storm hit his boats. The first eight boats managed to escape without damage, but the ninth was lost at sea. Hercules found his lost friends some days later on the coast, all safe and sound. The boat's crew, taken by the beauty of the coastal landscape, decided to stay. On that... view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles

Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

A walk through the Gothic Quarter – Barcelona’s oldest part, dating from the Roman era – is like a journey through time. The typical Roman grid plan is still visible in the quarter's layout. Only a few roads are open for car traffic, so there is little in the way of enjoying the narrow, atmospheric streets filled with high-quality architecture, numerous boutiques, and coffee shops.... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles

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