Torre Glòries - 22@ stop
This stop is located at Glòries, the geographical center of Barcelona, where the three most important streets of the city converge: Av Meridiana, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Av Diagonal. It is the best starting point for discovering the city’s most dynamic neighbourhood, the 22@ district, and leading cultural centres such as the Auditori and the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya.
Gateway to 22 @
If you get off at the Torre Glòries - @22 stop of the Red Route of the Barcelona Bus Turístic, you will find the Torre Glòries very close by, the most significant building in the area. This skyscraper was designed by architect Jean Nouvel to provide access to the district that hosts most of the information technology companies in Barcelona.
Built on former factory land, the 22@ district is undergoing a major transformation. Standing next to the Torre Glòries is the Disseny Hub, which houses the Museu del Disseny, and the Fira de Bellcaire, Barcelona’s most important outdoor market, popularly known as the Encants Vells. You will be able to discover, together with these new buildings, reclaimed Modernista industrial complexes and two large green areas, Parc del Poblenou and Gran Clariana, a hectare of lawn with a deck-chair service for peaceful enjoyment before moving on, to explore the centres that make this area a nerve centre of Catalan culture: the Auditori, the Museu de la Música and Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, designed by the prestigious Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill.
What to see
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Disseny Hub – Design Museum of BarcelonaWith spectacular sustainable architecture, the new design centre is a key element in the new configuration of Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes.
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Torre GlòriesTorre Glòries is a skyscraper that, since its inauguration in 2005, has become one of Barcelona’s new icons. It is a building constructed with energy efficiency criteria and lights up at night, projecting its colors over the city.
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Teatre Nacional de CatalunyaA spectacular building inspired by Greek architecture, designed by prestigious Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill, is home to the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya.
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The AuditoriThe Auditori de Barcelona is one of the leading Catalan cultural institutions. It is the home of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and the National Orchestra of Catalonia (OBC), it offers a wide range of concerts and musical activities throughout the year.
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Museu de la MúsicaThe Museu de la Música de Barcelona offers a journey all over the world through the history of music, showcasing instruments from different cultures. Organised in line with innovative museum trends, the Museum’s permanent exhibition offers an immersion in sound.
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Rambla del PoblenouThis wide street, lined with trees and a central pedestrian promenade, is where the social and commercial life of the district comes together. Rambla del Poblenou, with its bars, shops, and iconic establishments, is the main gathering place for the neighborhood’s residents.
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El PoblenouThe most important industrial hub during the 19th century has opened up to the sea and architecture, giving way to a peaceful, welcoming neighborhood that breathes innovation and creativity.
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22@ Barcelona – Industrial HeritageThe Poblenou neighborhood is the nerve center for knowledge-based companies. These buildings, reflecting the latest architectural trends, coexist with representative remnants of the industrial past, creating a unique environment of tradition and innovation.