Designed in 1926 by Carles Buigas, with the idea of connecting 1929 Barcelona International Exposition with its maritime section, the idea failed as the money required was not raise until 1928. Construction was finally completed in 1931.
During the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39, the cable car was closed and the cables removed; the towers became a strategic place for the defence of the port of Barcelona.
Company Teleféricos de Barcelona, took over the facilities, the towers were restored, the cables replaced and on May 20th, 1963 operating the new cable car recommenced.
The tower of San Sebastian, situated next to Barceloneta beach, stands
257ft tall
Torre Jaume I stands 351 ft high. The tower is the 5th tallest aerial lift pylon in the world. Torre Jaume I was used as a look-out and a machine gun post.
The total run is just over 1400yds and travelling at a very sedate pace of 6 mph the journey is a little over 10 minutes. The original cabins are still in use and accommodate 20 passengers plus the cabin attendant.
Magnificent views over the Catalan capital
The Columbus Monument which stands at the end of Las Rambla, stands 131 ft high with the figure of Columbus a further 24ft tall. It is said to depict him pointing towards the New World with his right hand, while holding a map in the left.
Two wonderful chimneys spoilt by a church, The Sagrada Família, the largest unfinished catholic church in the world. It was started on 19 March 1882.
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