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Mirador de Colom

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Ride to the top, and you'll see!

The Columbus Monument which was dedicated in1888 as part of the ceremonies marking the Universal Exhibition, stands at the end of La Rambla, near the sea. Take the lift inside the column to the viewing gallery at the top, 60 metres above the ground.

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  • Christopher Columbus (1452-1506), master navigator, expert astrologer, geometrician and mathematician, was an admiral who served under the Spanish Catholic Monarchs, and became viceroy and governor of the Indies. Columbus attempted to reach the Indies on a new westward route, which brought him to America on 12th October 1492.
  • In 1881, Barcelona City Council agreed to erect the monument as a tribute to Christopher Columbus, who chose to disembark in the port of Barcelona on his return from America.
  • Panoramic view of Barcelona:
    • If you look north: the Gothic Quarter and the city’s historic buildings; the bell towers of the Cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar and La Mercè, the bustling Rambla, which meanders up to the Plaça de Catalunya and marks the entrance to the Eixample district, where you’ll find the city’s main art-nouveau, or modernist, landmarks and the Sagrada Família church.
    • If you look to the east: following the coastline, you’ll be able to see the modern Forum district in the distance with its photovoltaic cell and tall buildings. Nearer to you, the twin towers flank the entrance to the Olympic Marina. The old harbour, or Port Vell, and the industrial port are below you at the foot of the monument.
    • If you look to the south: stands Montjuïc Hill, with its castle at the top. Montjuïc is also the site of museums, gardens, theatres and the Olympic Ring. The Royal Shipyards which house the Museu Marítim, are at the foot of the hill.
    • If you look west: the Collserola Natural Park, the vast green lung surrounding the city, with the Collserola Tower and the Tibidabo Amusement Park as its two stand-out attractions.
  • Further information about the monument [Pdf]
  • Opening times: November to April: 10am - 6.30pm. May to October: 9am - 8.30pm. Closed: 1/1 and 25/12.
  • How to find us: Plaça del Portal de la Pau, s/n. Metro: Drassanes (L3). Bus: 14, 20, 21, 36, 57, 59, 64, 91, 120, 157.
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Mirador de Colom. Adult
(2.50)2.12€
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Mirador de Colom. Children (4-12 years old) and senior citizens
(1.50)1.27€
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Mirador de Colom
 
Monument a Colom:Pl. Portal de la Pau, s/n. Horario: November to April: 10am - 6.30pm. May to October: 9am - 8.30pm. Closed: 1/1 and 25/12.
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