WATCH: Iconic Barcelona tower shakes violently as Catalunya is battered by 160km/h hurricane-force gusts

THIS is the moment an iconic Barcelona tower trembled under the force of hurricane-strength winds sweeping across Catalonia.

Shocking footage showed Barcelona’s Torre de Collserola, located northwest of the city centre in El Tibidabo, shuddering as gusts of up to 160km/h lashed the city.

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Almost 300 metres tall, the towers stands at 560 metres above sea level, making it vulnerable to the powerful gusts of wind. 

No structural damage to the building has been reported. 

Storm Nils wreaked havoc in Catalonia on Thursday, injuring six in Barcelona after gusts of wind tore down trees, walls and lampposts. 

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AEMET has issued a red weather warning in the province, and authorities have halted schools and non-essential healthcare services. 

Residents are advised not to travel and to work from home where possible.

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