Mirador Torre Glòries is an observation deck in the Torre Glòries skyscraper on Avinguda Diagonal, in Barcelona’s Sant Martí district. From the upper viewpoint, broad windows frame a 360-degree panorama that includes the Sagrada Família, the coastline and the surrounding mountains. The visit also includes a multimedia exhibition downstairs, with installations that use art and technology to explore the city. Look for the paper animals and plants on display, then take time at the top to watch the light change across Barcelona.
A viewpoint above Sant Martí
Mirador Torre Glòries occupies the upper part of Torre Glòries, the distinctive skyscraper on Avinguda Diagonal in Sant Martí. The tower, formerly known as Torre Agbar, has a colourful facade and an unusual rounded shape. Its observation deck opened to visitors in 2022.
The viewpoint sits about 125 metres above the city. Large windows give you a broad panorama in every direction, with Barcelona’s buildings, coastline and surrounding mountains in view. The Sagrada Família is one of the landmarks visible from above. The tower’s height and position offer a different perspective from viewpoints closer to the historic centre.
The exhibition before the view
The visit includes an exhibition on the lower level before you go up to the observation deck. Multimedia displays and art installations bring together information about Barcelona with visual and sensory elements. Some installations use sensor inputs, so the experience is more interactive than a simple display of text and objects.
Paper animals and plants add smaller details to look out for as you move through the space. Give yourself time to explore this level rather than heading straight for the lift: the exhibition is a distinct part of the visit, and helps set up the transition from the city below to the panorama above.
Cloud Cities and the upper level
At the top, the city view is the main draw, but the visit also includes artistic installations. Cloud Cities Barcelona, by artist Tomás Saraceno, is an installation of linked pods and steel cables associated with the tower’s dome. An option to climb into the dome is available as a separate experience; check the venue’s ticket information for current access details before planning around it.
Plan your visit around what you want to see. For photographs and changing light, sunset is a useful time to aim for. If you want to take in the exhibition as well as the view, leave room to linger at both levels. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and advance ticket booking is recommended.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Mirador Torre Glòries?
It is at Avinguda Diagonal, 209, in Barcelona’s Sant Martí district.
What can you see from the viewpoint?
The 360-degree panorama includes Barcelona, the coastline, the surrounding mountains and landmarks such as the Sagrada Família.
Is there an exhibition as well as an observation deck?
Yes. The visit includes a multimedia exhibition on the lower level before you go up to the viewpoint.
Is the entrance wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
