- The tallest monument in the world dedicated to the explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus, making it a significant emblem of Barcelona.
- The Columbus monument is easy to find. Walk down the busy Ramblas towards the harbour. At the end of the Ramblas you will see the monument by yourself.
- The Columbus Monument is a statue in honor of Christopher Columbus located at the end of the Ramblas in front of the Port of Barcelona (Port Vell).
- The Columbus Monument is located just outside the train station at the corner of Paseo de Filipinos.
- At the base of Barcelona's famous La Rambla stands this 60 m tall monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus (known in Catalan as Monument a Colom).
- A monument placed on the floor of the ocean in Long Bay marks the exact spot where Columbus dropped anchor on October 12th, 1492.
- The bronze statue of Columbus is 7.2 m tall and it stands on a column which is 40m tall. The total height of the Columbus monument is 60m.
- Overlooking the port from the bottom of the Ramblas, this towering monument to Christopher Columbus is one of Barcelona’s most famous landmarks.
- The Columbus Monument is recognized as a masterpiece of world monumental architectural art.
- The monument consists of a bronze statue of Columbus mounted on a pedestal decorated with reliefs showing scenes from his life and discoveries.