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- The Columbus Monument, which opened in 1888 during the Universal Exhibition, stands at the beggining of La Rambla, near the sea.
- It is as it says - a monument built in the image of Columbus during his first trip to America. At the top of the monument is a large statue of Columbus.
- The longer side of the plinth one side gas a bust of Columbus while the royal crest is on the other. This monument was listed as a Cultural Heritage Site in 2002.
- The Christopher Columbus monument in Barcelona is one of the most popular and iconic monuments in the city and is dedicated to the famous sailor.
- The Columbus Monument or the Mirador de Colom is dedicated to the famous Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus who discovered America.
- The Columbus Monument (Monument a Colom in Catalan, also known as the Monumento a Colón and Mirador de Colón in Spanish) is a 60 m (197 ft)...
- This 60m tall monument topped by a bronze statue is placed at the site where Columbus landed upon returning from his first trip to the Americas.
- Other than a tribute to Columbus, the monument provides a wonderful panoramic viewpoint of Barcelona.
- The Columbus Monument can be reached from the centre of Barcelona in around 10 minutes by car, along the Via Laietana.