- For a panoramic view of Barcelona’s Old Port (Port Vell) and its surrounding areas, the Columbus Monument (Mirador de Colom) is a must-visit.
- The monument in homage to the explorer Christopher Columbus is erected in front of the port of Barcelona between La Rambla and Passeig de Colom.
- The Columbus Monument, known as “Monument a Colom” in Catalan, was erected in honor of Christopher Columbus for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair.
- The Columbus Monument is 60 meters height, the statue of Columbus is located on top of an iron column, pointing at the sea with his right hand.
- The Christopher Columbus monument is one of the most famous statues in Barcelona. It can be found on Plaza del Portal de la Pau.
- The Columbus Monument or the Mirador de Colom is dedicated to the famous Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus who discovered America.
- The Columbus Monument is a 60-metre tall monument of the famous explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus, situated at the lower end of Las...
- Locals are sure that their monument to Christopher is unique because it stands on the place where Columbus landed after his journey to America.
- Inside the column on which the statue of Columbus rises, there is an elevator that takes you to the top of the monument.
- Columbus monument was inaugurated in 1888 on the occasion of the Universal Exposition, in homage to the discoverer Christopher Columbus...