Columbus Monument
La Rambla, 4, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Description:
The Columbus Monument is one of the notable sights of Barcelona, which has a height of 60 meters. It was built for the opening of the World Exhibition, held in the capital in 1888.
The monument is located on the place where the great traveler and navigator returned from his trip to America. The sculpture consists of a round base with stairs, an octagonal pedestal with figures and a column with a 7-meter statue of Columbus. Columbus points east with his right hand and holds a map in his left hand. On the basis of the monument are bas-reliefs with images of Columbus travels.
On the column is an observation deck overlooking the city and the sea. You can climb to the platform on the elevator, which is located inside the column.