Monument to Columbus. Barcelona

Monument to Columbus (Barcelona)

Barcelona

Barcelona
Barcelona

The discoverer of the Americas

This is one of the most iconic monuments in the city. The 51 metre tall column, designed by Gaietà Buïgas for the Universal Exposition of 1888, is topped with the statue of Christopher Columbus, the work of Rafael Atché and measuring 7 metres in height. A lift takes visitors up through the interior of the column to a vantage point from where you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city. The statue points with its index finger towards the sea.

Monument to Columbus (Barcelona)

Plaza Portal de la Pau, s/n

08002  Barcelona  (Catalonia)

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