Columbus Monument

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Duration: 1d
Location: Columbus Monument, Plaza Portal de la Pau, s/n, Barcelona, 08001, Spain | Barcelona, Spain


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
History of famous Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus
Chance to learn about his exploreies in the New World
Panoramic views of Barcelona's landmarks & the Mediterranean
Time to appreciate the sculptures around the monument
Breathtaking vistas—including the iconic La Sagrada Família

Inclusions:
Admission to Columbus Monument

Description:

Step inside the Columbus Monument and take a lift to the viewing platform, 127 feet (60 m) above the ground. Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, La Rambla, and iconic sites such as Gaudi's Sagrada Família.

The Columbus Monument rises proudly in an excellent location, right at the beginning of La Rambla, near the glittering sea. The monument opened to the public back in 1888, honoring the explorer's first voyage to America. Take a lift up to the top and enjoy stunning vistas across the city from its veranda.

Back on the ground, appreciate the different sculptures decorating the monument and the 2 lions flanking its base. Learn all about the meanings behind them and a little bit more about Christopher Columbus (1452–1506), the famous navigator who landed on America in 1492.