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	List of towers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is list of towers - structures with limited floor space as compared to more regular buildings, and which supporting their own weight (as opposed to masts which are held standing by guylines).
		Towers with guylines for their main structure or antenna are currently included.
		Term "tower" is often used in names of skyscrapers, especially in United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_towers (488 words)

	Barcelona Montjuic, Barcelona information guide from Hotels-Compare.com
		Montjuic is the mountainous area in the city of Barcelona.
		The Montjuic Communications Tower (Torre Telefónica) was erected in the Olympic Park in 1992 for the transmission of the Olympic events.
		The major attractions situated in Montjuic are Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya which is housed in the Palau Nacional, the Poble Espanyol, Anella Olympica, Fundacio Miro and the Institut Botanic.
	www.hotels-compare.com /barcelona/areas/montjuic (467 words)

	Barcelona Montjuic, Barcelona information guide from Hotels-Compare.com
		Montjuic is a picturesque hill area in the city of Barcelona, overlooking the port.
		The famous Castell de Montjuic was built during the end of the 17th century, with some additions in 18th century.
		Montjuic is a place worth visit in the city of Barcelona with several attractions which span from the historical period to the recent times.
	www.hotels-compare.com /barcelona/attractions/montjuic (592 words)

	A-ACCIONES: CONGRESO DE ARQUITECTOS
		The closing act of the architect´s congress in Barcelona in June 1996 consisted of an assault of the communications tower in the Montjuic Olympic ring, by Santiago Calatrava.
		The second act consisted of a descent from the top of the tower by several climbers which, at the same time, illuminated a trapeze artist.
		Many saw it as a homage to the architect, others as a criticism to the strangeness of that tower in such a pure modern architectural setting like the Olympic ring.
	www.lafura.com /eng/acciones/congreso.htm (124 words)

	Anella Olímpica / Montjuïc in Barcelona - BCNinternet your Barcelona Guide
		The communications tower designed by Santiago Calatrava was one of the landmarks of Barcelona in 1992.
		The extensive silhouette of the Montjuic mountain was changed forever in that instance, re-urbanised for the celebration of the Olympic Games and the city...
		The imposing Montjuic castle has overlooked Barcelona since 1640 and is one of the places that is most connected to the historical memory of the city.
	bcninternet.com /touristinfo.php?subject=Anella+Ol%EDmpica+/+Montju%EFc (424 words)

	Barcelona Quick Tourist Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The colourful front is adorned by ceramic and glass, providing a singular range of hues, and the steep roof, which conceals a garret, is presided over by a tower featuring the anagram in golden letters of "Jesus, Mary and Joseph" and a four-sided cross.
		The project consisted of a nave and four aisles with transept and apse and an exterior ambulatory, with 18 large parabolic towers symbolising the 12 apostles, the four evangelists, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ {to be represented by the highest tower).
		This is a grandiose, monumental building, eclectic in style and crowned by a majestic dome with a smaller cupola at either end and 4 towers reminiscent of those of Santiago de Compostela.
	www.barcelona-gaudi.com /barcelona.htm (5163 words)

	Montjuic Telecommunications Tower by Santiago Calatrava
		Aside from its distinctive structural form, the tower is innovative in enclosing the circular platform of microwave dishes, replacing the normal clutter with a serene white arc.
		The orientation of the tower means that the shadow of the central needle on the circular platform acts as a (rather impractical) sundial.
		The tower forms part of the Olympic Ring complex in Montjuïc park, close to the Olympic Stadium.
	www.galinsky.com /buildings/MontjuicTower (230 words)

	Calatrava WTC Transit Hub - Page 2 - Wired New York Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The towers forming part of the complex that the Galleria ties together.
		The Communications Tower and City of Science complex, designed for Valencia, has the tripartite arrangement of a Gothic cathedral.
		The Montjuic Communications Tower in Barcelona gestures skyward like a waving hand, as if to consecrate the air through which electronic messages pass.
	www.wirednewyork.com /forum/showthread.php?p=10301 (1686 words)

	Virtual Globetrotting: Montjuic Communications Tower
		The Montjuic Communications Tower (Torre Telefónica) is a telecommunication tower in the Montjuïc neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain.
		Designed by Santiago Calatrava, construction on the tower began in 1989 and was completed in 1992.
		The 136 m (446 ft) tower is located in the Olympic park, and represents an athlete holding the Olympic Flame.
	virtualglobetrotting.com /map/18165 (115 words)

	My Happening Blog: 08/01/2004 - 08/31/2004
		The smallest member--usually a five-year old child, or at least so it appeared-- scaled the backs of his or her castell-mates to stand and raise an arm in victory.
		Montjuic) we were stunned and amazed by this candy mountain.
		On top of the mountain you'll find these crazy bits of architecture: the Palau Jordi, which was part of the Olympic Stadium and now houses the basketball team, and the Telefonica communications tower, which you can see everywhere you go, threatening to stab the city.
	myhappening.blogspot.com /2004_08_01_myhappening_archive.html (5387 words)

	Review On Barcelona by bejoy - MouthShut.com
		Montjuic (Mountain of Jews) is one of the two mountains that’s part of Barcelona-scape, the other one being Tibidabo.
		The Castell de Montjuic is on top of this mountain.
		The Olympic Stadium, the communications tower and the Olympic ring are downhill.
	www.mouthshut.com /readreview/15625-1.html (880 words)

	Shoretours.com - Your one-stop site for Travel Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		We will attempt to visit as many of the sights as possible, so please note that comfortable walking shoes are a must as most are only accessible by foot.
		There is a spectacular view of the capital from the top of the 100m (350ft) tower.
		Another spot for a magnificent view is the observation platform on the Kaknäs communications tower which, at 155m (508ft), is the highest building in Scandinavia.
	www.shoretours.com /dev/affiliates/view_listings.asp?BusID=603&RegID=6 (1908 words)

	Antennas in Spain
		Torre de Collserola in Barcelona - television tower with the height of 288m is another project designed by world-famous specialist in high constructions - sir Norman Foster.
		Spain, similarly to Poland, is also the country with immense number of storks and with similar respect for them.
		The construction of a building in Toledo was stopped when storks built their nest on the building crane.
	www.dipol.com.pl /bib72e.htm (606 words)

	Elsewhere: The World of Contemporary Architecture by Francisco Asencio Cerver (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Collserole Tower by Sir Norman Foster and Associates, completed in 1992, and the Montjuic Tower by Santiago Calatrava, both in Barcelona, Spain and completed in 1992, the former a 684-foot-high communications tower and the latter a 390-foot-high sundial, both of great sculptural beauty.
		The Place des Terraux in Lyons, France, completed in 1994 and designed by Christian Drevet, moved a large Bartholdi fountain slightly and created a mini-forest of 69 fountains in front of the Palais St. Pierre on the city’s largest public square.
		The Tower of the Winds in Yokohama, Japan, completed in 1986 and designed by Toyo Ito and Associates.
	www.thecityreview.com /contarch.htm (1797 words)

	Amazon.com: Santiago Calatrava: Books: Philip Jodidio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		It is as if some antediluvian dinosaur had spread its wings over the tracks: Satolas railway station in Lyon is one of the uncontested masterpieces of star architect Santiago Calatrava, and surely one of the master achievements of contemporary architecture anywhere.
		He exhibits a sculptor's instinct for the relations of statics and dynamics, of mass and style, as time and again he produces forms of stunning expressive power.
		Throughout, the lightness of his touch in transferring from small-format models in wood and metal to the immense scale of his constructions has fascinated - from the telecommunications tower in Barcelona and the EXPO bridge in Seville to Bilbao airport.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/3822857858?v=glance (1302 words)

	Vitruvio.ch - Contemporary architecture from 1946 to today - Architettura Contemporanea dal 1946 ad oggi
		Center of communications Yamanashi by Kenzo Tange, Kofu, 1964 to 1966
		Koshino House by Tadao Ando, Tokyo 1979 to 1981
		Montjuic Communications Tower by Santiago Calatrava, Barcelona, Spain, 1989 to 1992 (Torre delle comunicazioni a Montjuic, Barcellona dal 1989 al 1992)
	www.vitruvio.ch /arc/contemporary/1946-2000.php (3392 words)

	List of towers - QuickSeek Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		2.3 Tall buildings with word "tower" in their names
		3 towers, insulated against ground, height since 1980 216 m
		Tallest wood tower in the world, destroyed on April 6th, 1945
	listoftowers.quickseek.com (306 words)

	Anella Olímpica / Montjuïc in Barcelona - Calatrava Tower - BCNinternet your Barcelona Guide
		The extensive silhouette of the Montjuic mountain was changed forever in that instance, re-urbanised for the celebration of the Olympic Games and the city in general.
		Its spectacular design has turned it, much like the Palau Sant Jordi, into one of the constructions that anticipates the city's future in the present day.
		The tower hasn't lost any of its validity over the years, thus proving its lasting commitment to a new trend in urban architecture.
	www.bcninternet.com /touristinfo.php?contentid=693&directlnk=yes (233 words)

	Travel Channel :: Barcelona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The shapes that distinguish Tibidabo from below turn out to be a commercialized church, a vast radio mast, and the 850-foot communications tower, the Torre de Collserola.
		There's not much to see here except the vista, particularly from the tower.
		Clear days are few and far between in 21st-century Barcelona, but if (and only if) you hit one, this excursion is worth considering.
	travel.discovery.com /destinations/fodors/barcelona/sightsacts_31038_1.html (174 words)

	Port Promotions and Services - European Excursions
		There you will admire the colorful clock tower, topped by two bronze Moors who hammer out the time, 300-foot tall Campanile looking out over the city and St. Mark’s Cathedral, one of the most beautiful and moving buildings in Italy and serves as a vivid reminder of the glories of the Venetian Republic.
		Before your interior visit, your guide will explain the exterior and interior features from the outside of the basilica, as guides are not permitted to give narration inside.
		This varied tour takes you to through the cultural center of Tallinn and the central park of Kadriorg, founded in the time of Peter The Great.
	www.portpromotions.com /europe.html (2752 words)

	At Ground Zero, an Architectural Void No Longer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		And we must learn to see this project literally as a re-membering, a putting together of pieces that have been violently torn apart.
		David Childs - who has been selected as lead architect for the centerpiece Freedom Tower - is noted for a diverse array of designs including: the Washington Mall master plan and Constitution Gardens; AOL Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle; the Changi Airport Rail Station in Singapore, and the U.S. News and World Report headquarters.
		The old towers weren't a work of art, but they were simple and fairly timeless.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/957924/posts (1652 words)

	The Kinkaid School • Houston, Texas
		We went to Montjuic, a beautiful mountain park with over 400 types of cactus.
		Plus, many interesting architectural structures, such as a large white communications tower, are situated here.
		We returned to the hotel in time to change, take a nap, and for the first time in 24 hours, two plane rides, and a bus tour, we got to take a shower.
	www.kinkaid.org /main.php?menu_id=3403 (3772 words)

	Benning Bassett - Barcelona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The park also contains the Gaudí museum, set in Gaudí's old house on the site, where some of his furniture is on display.
		The Tibidabo area on the northern hills overlooking Barcelona has some of the best views of the city, both from the hilltop church and from the nearby Colserola communications tower, designed by Norman Foster.
		Visitors with time on their hands can reach this area by the Tram Blau, which connects via funicular with the top of Tibidabo.
	www.bbassett.com /bbdocs/info/sights/barcelona/barcelona2.html (376 words)

	Hotels, apartments, hostels, Barceloneta, in Barcelona
		Ascending the mountain brings you to the Poble Espanyol consisting of a replica of the Door of San Vicente de Avila, known as The Towers of Avila.
		Today this is a well known restaurant and disco designed by Alfredo Arribas and Xavier Mariscal.
		The complex's highlights include the work of the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, the Palau d'Esports Sant Jordi, an impressive feat of engineering which is accompanied by Mijawaki's wife's delicately lit sculptures.
	www.softguides.com /barcelona/maps/montjuic_e.html (471 words)

	Calatrava WTC Transit Hub [Archive] - Wired New York Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Freedom Tower and the memorial, by contrast, will be on the west side of the 16-acre site.
		The main axis of the 360-foot-long concourse would be aligned with the angle of the sun at 10:28 that morning, when the second tower collapsed.
		The Freedom Tower will insert itself into the composite picture of New York that is the skyline and the memorial will depend on memory for its meaning.
	www.wirednewyork.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-3687.html (18140 words)

	Tibidabo \| Barcelona Sights & Activities \| Fodor's Online Travel Guide
		The shapes that distinguish Tibidabo from below turn out to be a commercialized neo-Gothic church built by Enric Sagnier in 1902, a radio mast that used to seem tall, and -- looking like something out of the 25th century -- the 854-foot communications tower, the Torre de Collserola, designed by Sir Norman Foster.
		Clear days are few and far between in 21st-century Barcelona, but if (and only if) you hit one, this two-hour excursion is worth considering.
		Also an amusement park, a cathedral and a communications tower to explore.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=barcelona@23&cur_section=sig&property_id=87483 (240 words)

	Spain - Barcelona - Nearby Towns & Locations of Interest
		It became a centre of Roman Iberian culture with its abundant locally grown food, fine wines and a lively social life and by the 2nd Century had a population of some 30,000.
		Curiously, during the rule of the last invaders, the Moors, the town became a haven for the Jews and it is related that they made up more than half of the town’s population.
		A communications tower risin to 560 metres above the city near to Parc d’Atraccions del Tibidabo.
	www.spain-barcelona.com /barcelona/locations.htm (3016 words)

	Wired New York Forum - Calatrava WTC Transit Hub (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Every part of his plan is going to be different.
		The Freedom Tower will be designed with Childs, the memorial will be someone elses, and now the transit center.
		I hope he incorporates the Gothic arches into the WTC hub, since it would be a homage to the Twin Towers lobby.
	www.wirednewyork.com /forum/printthread.php?t=3687&page=2&pp=15 (779 words)

	My Life - So Far (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Montjuic Communications Tower was designed by Santiago Calatrava for the Olympic Games.
		The 136 m tower represents an athlete holding the Olympic Flame.
		It's the Castel Sant'Angelo, a towering cylindrical building in Rome initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself.
	ciocco1975.blogspot.com (9001 words)

	Photo Gallery of Poble Español (The Spanish Village) Barcelona
		POBLE ESPAÑOL DE MONTJUIC - THE SPANISH VILLAGE
		Well worth a visit - Poble Español - situated at the foot of Mount Montjuic.
		Created in 1929 on the occasion of the Barcelona International Exhibition, the Spanish Village is the only initiative of its kind which has survived the test of time.
	www.allbarcelonaaccommodation.com /photogallery-poble-espanol.htm (192 words)

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