Today in Phallic Architecture: Torre Agbar in Barcelona

Posted on September 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The soaring Torre Agbar in Barcelona was purportedly inspired by the geysers of Montserrat, a nearby mountain. It has attracted a number of racy nicknames, including “el supositori” or…the suppository. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel and opened in 2005. For more phallic architecture, click here.

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