Barcelona - Columbus Monument

 
At the Plaça del Portal de la Pau stands the Monument a Cristòfor Colom, 60m/197ft high and weighing 205 tons, which was erected for the World Exhibition in 1888. The iron column is completely covered with allegorical figures. Around the base is a series of reliefs depicting important stages in Columbus's life and voyages of discovery. On the top of the column is an 8m/26ft high statue of Columbus, which points out to sea (and therefore not directly towards the New World). A lift takes visitors up to a look-out area from where there are excellent views of port and the city.

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On the windows transparent pictures and captions serve to facilitate the visitor's orientation. At the foot of the monument, in the Portal de la Pau, horse-drawn carriages offer tours of the area.
Address: Barcelona Columbus Monument, Plaça del Portal de la Pau, E-08002 Barcelona, Spain
Hours:
June 1 to September 21: 10am-6pm
Always closed on: Our Lady of Mercy Celebrations - Spain (September 24), Catalunya Day - Spain (September 11)
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.

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