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Columbus Monument
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(March 1st - September 30th) 8:30-20:30, (October 1st - February 28th of the following year) 8:30-19:30 (January 1, January 6th, December 25, 26) rest. Stop entering 30 minutes before closing
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 1-2 hours
Address: Plaça Portal de la pau, s/n, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
mapPhone: +34-932-853832
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in my opinion, the statue is more like a totem, one hand holds book, one hand, pointing to the direction of the American continent Columbus in the face of the sea, "to the west, to the west" shout and behind saturated with faith, has been deeply integrated into the once sea overlord of every people in the blood.
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Constructed for the 1888 exposition, the Columbus Monument in Barcelona is a significant landmark of the city and commemorates the location where Christopher Columbus was greeted by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella on his return from his first journey to America. This 197 foot cast-iron monument was sculpted by Rafael Atche. It is said to depict Columbus pointing out land upon reaching the Americas. The statue which houses an elevator in its column, offers you the chance to view the city from a viewing platform located in the sphere under the statue's feet.
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in my opinion, the statue is more like a totem, one hand holds book, one hand, pointing to the direction of the American continent Columbus in the face of the sea, "to the west, to the west" shout and behind saturated with faith, has been deeply integrated into the once sea overlord of every people in the blood.
The statue is high more than 7 meter, it's placed at the site where Christoffel Columbus arrived in 1493 after his discovery of America the year before.
Monument to the most famous Spaniard. A majestic monument, at the very top of which there is an observation deck.
Though it was many years ago it is a land mark so old you can't stop staring at it once you see it. The artistry is excellent.
It's an impressive monument surrounded by traffic. It makes for some nice photos juxtaposing the past with the present.