Torre Blava - Espai Guinovart

About

The tower of Ribes Roges was built in the last third of the 19th century as a defensive element to protect the Maritime Quarter from potential attack, by sea or by land, of the troops of Carlists or bandits, and is the only survivor of the three that were on the coastline. In the year 2000 the artist Josep Guinovart (1927-2007) transformed the old watchtower of the promenade into a tribute site to seafarers and to the sea itself: at the first floor, legends and stories about the sea; at the second floor, a rope-structure with a set of fishing knots, symbol of the hard work of fishermen and sailors; at the third floor, the artists who found their inspiration in the sea; and at the roof, a view on the real sea of Vilanova i la Geltru. Opening hours 2022: from June 10 to September 11, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to 9pm.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes