1.) Castell de Torre Baró

The unfinished building Baró Castle Tower, above the mountains, has become a symbol of the district Torre Baró. Built during the first decade of the last century (1904), it was to become a hotel within the proposed development of the residential area but has never been finished. It was owned by Manuel María de Sivatte i Llopart (1866-1931), son of Edmon Carles who had bought the property that belonged to Baró of Pinós in order to promote urbanization. The name “Torre Baró” originates from two ancient towers with that name, the first one constructed in the 16th century, the second one in the 18th. Both of them are demolished by today.

Next to the building at the end of the road of Roquetes there is a viewpoint which was restored in 1989, offering one of Barcelona´s unknown panoramic views. You can enjoy a view over the Nou Barris district, Horta, Sant Andreu and Sant Martí and beyond Besòs rivers, as well as the foothills of Collserola with populations of Santa Coloma, Sant Adrià and right nearby Badalona.

Direction: Ctra. Alta de les Roquetes, 328
How to get there: Metro L3 Roquetes, Bus 81 and 82

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