Can Mario Tower

Plaça de Can Mario | 17200 Palafrugell, Girona
Coordinates: 41.9185140000, 3.1660010000 (map)

The tower crowning the factory of Can Mario is one of the most recognizable structures in Palafrugell and its undeniable landmark. It was built in 1904 by architect General Guitart i Lostaló who also contributed significantly to the advancement of Art Nouveau on the Costa Brava coast—Casino La Constància in Sant Feliu de Guíxols is another one of his works. In 2000, Torre Can Mario was designated a heritage object of national interest.

The tower is a metal structure on a stone base with a door to access the spiral staircase that leads to the top. There, two cylindrical blocks with forged railing sit atop one another—the lower is a water reservoir while the upper, smaller one, is an observation deck. The Can Mario tower is crowned by a cone-shaped tip with a vane and the antique factory's coat of arms. Torre Can Mario is a remarkable example of industrial Art Nouveau.