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LaTorredelRellotge

Moll de Pescadors, 1B, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

Name and Location

La Torre del Rellotge is a historic lighthouse located in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain.

2. Construction and History

La Torre del Rellotge was built in 1772 as a beacon to guide mariners into the city's port. Over time, its importance grew, and it underwent a significant transformation in 1904 when it was converted into a clock tower.

3. Architecture and Materials

La Torre del Rellotge is a testament to innovative Baroque-era design, combining functional simplicity with ornate details. The structure reflects the harmony between form and function that defined architecture at the time.

4. Light and Navigation

As a lighthouse, La Torre del Rellotge was originally designed to guide mariners into the city's port. Although it no longer serves as a beacon, its architectural significance remains an important part of Barcelona's maritime heritage.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can find La Torre del Rellotge at the following GPS coordinates: 2.1857633, 41.3749318 (WGS84). It is listed on the Catalan Heritage Register as a Category II monument.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

No specific information available about notable views or landscape related to La Torre del Rellotge.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are documented for La Torre del Rellotge.

8. Technical and Operational Details

No technical or operational details are provided about La Torre del Rellotge's original light source, maintenance procedures, or other functional aspects of the structure.

9. Further Information

For further information, refer to the OpenStreetMap (OSM) dataset (node 2482266590), the Wikimedia Commons category "Torre del Rellotge, Barcelona", and a detailed Wikipedia entry exists for this structure in Catalan.

Details

NameLaTorredelRellotge
City
CountrySpain
Coordinates41.3749318, 2.1857633