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 The view (East?) by rsilva
It was built in 1888 for the Universal Exhibition and commemorates the discovery of America. It is apparently supposed to be pointing at the New World, but is actually pointing in the wrong direction.
I always like these "outlooks" to help complement the information you read on the maps.
It is quite a tight space, so if you are claustrophobic this might not be for you.
The entrance fee is 2.20 Eur (Jan 2005). Leave a Comment Directions: It's just at the south end (close to the sea) of "Las Ramblas", so just go there when you are visiting that area. Metro: Drassanes
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 Coluimbus statue by JanPeter74
The statue that was built in 1888 has also a lookout point at 60 metres elevation. Leave a Comment
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This monument is one of the unmistakable city features. It was erected in 1886, for the 1888 Universal Exhibition, by Gaietà Buïgas commemorating the reception the Catholic Monarchs gave to Columbus in Barcelona once he arrived from America the first time. The statue is 7 metres tall and the whole monument has more than 51 metres high. There are sculptures depicting the Kings Elisabeth and Ferdinand, allegorical figures and lions at the column base. A small round lift goes from the base of the monument to the viewing gallery, which offers excellent views.
Este monumento es uno de los símbolos inconfundibles de la ciudad. Fue erigido en 1886, para la Exposición Universal de 1888, por Gaietà Buïgas conmemorando la recepción que los Reyes Católicos dieron a Colón en Barcelona cuando volvió de su primer viaje a América. La estatua tiene 7 metros de alto y todo el monumento tiene más de 51 metros de altura. Hay esculturas en la base representando a los Reyes Isabel y Fernando, figuras alegóricas y leones. Un pequeño ascensor redondo va desde la base del monumento al mirador, el cual ofrece unas excelentes vistas.
Visiting hours / Horario de visita
Mondays to Sundays / Lunes a domingos: 9:00 - 20:30 Leave a Comment Directions: Metro: Drassanes
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 Monument to Christopher
Columbus by easyoar
Whenever I see this, I can't help but think it is a collosal rip-off of Nelson's Column in London (which was built over 40 years earlier).
If you wonder why there is the word "Colon" around the top, this was not supposed to be an insult, but this is the name Columbus is known by in Spain.
It was possible to climb this tower several years ago, but I know it has been closed for renovation, and I am not sure if it has reopened yet. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro: Drassanes
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 Monument a Colom at Plaça
del Portal de la Pau by seamandrewLeave a Comment Directions: At the end of La Rambla heading towards the waterfront. Located on Plaça del Portal de la Pau. Metro stop: Drassanes.
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It is claimed that Columbus was Catalan and so the monument dedicated to his memory at Barcelona is erected at the spot where he is said to have landed on his return after discovering America. The place is called Plaça de la Porta de Pau and it is at the end of La Ramblas towards the port. The monument was build for the World Exposition of 1888.
On top of the 60 metre high tower, there is a statue of Columbus pointing towards the sea. On top of the monument from the viewing platform, one can see a great view of the city. A small lift can take you up there. Directions: Metro: Drassanes
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 by Maria_75
His indexfinger points to the sea, and it symbolises the role that the sea has played in the history of Barcelona. It was by sea the first founders of Barcino came, and later their descendants ventured out on the sea in search of wider horizons. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro: Drassanes
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Would we be explorers if it wasn't for Colombus? He's pointing towards the sea; roll with the waves and discover!
The colomn is in Barcelona because this was the city Colombus arrived at in 1493, returning from the New World.
The monument (1888) is situated by the port.
You can go up the Colon by taking a very small lift (max. 4 persons) to the closed-in viewing platform (at 60 meters) and have a great view over the Marina, Montjuic, Ramblas and Barri Gothic.
Fun to do!
Open: 10.00-18.30 daily
Entrance fee €2,30
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In the southern end of La Rambla is the 60 metre high Monument of Columbus standing. It was built for the Universal Exhibition in 1888. On top of a pillar is a bronze statue of Christopher Columbus pointing to the sea. Columbus arrived to Barcelona in 1493 after his discovery of America and it was here that he told the Spanish king and queen about it.
There is a lift inside the pillar going up to a platform. My intention was to go up to see the view, but when I arrived I was told it was closed for renovation. Otherwise it is open between 9 - 20.30 (May - Oct) and between 10 - 18.30 (Nov - Apr). Leave a Comment Phone: 93 302 52 24Directions: Metro: Drassanes
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 sunset at las ramblas by parsix
The Columbus monument is located at the bottom of Las Ramblas by the shore. It is supposed to mark the spot where Columbus stepped ashore in 1943 after discovering America.
Coming from South America this represents a very symbolic point.... I can remember when I was in primary school and we had to learn about Columbus trip in "La Nina, La Pinta, y La Santa Maria".... When the Old World met the New World.
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