Les Rambles meets the waterfront at this monument to Christopher Columbus that was erected for the Universal Exposition of 1888. Bas-reliefs on the plinth recount the feats of the great navigator, and various symbolic sculptures in florid Victorian style surround the base. At the top of a 50m (174-ft.) Corinthian column stands a bronze sculpture of Columbus pointing to the New World, although the precision of his compass might be questioned. Inside the iron column, a small elevator ascends to the lookout from the “crown” just below Columbus’s feet (warning: It sways on windy days). It provides a unique panoramic view of Barcelona and the harbor and a chance to play “name that spire,” as every church in the city pokes up just above its surrounding buildings. A surprising element of the gift shop on the below-grade level is a good stock of hard-to-find local wines, with wine tastings available.
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Mirador de Colom
Portal de la Pau
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Hours
Daily 8:30am–8:30pm, closed Dec 25 and Jan 1
Transportation
Metro: Drassanes
Phone
93-285-38-32
Prices
Admission 6€ adults, 4€ seniors and ages 4–12, free for kids 3 and under
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Mirador de Colom
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Portal de la Pau BarcelonaNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.