Columbus Monument in Spain, Barcelona resort
Rating: 8,2/10 (594 votes)  This monument is located in the Plaza del Portal de la Pau. Its height is about 60 meters, and its weight – 205 tons. This monument was erected in 1888 for the World Exhibition. The iron column is covered with allegorical figures symbolizing the 4 Spanish provincial states: Catalonia, Castile, Leon and Aragon. The base is decorated with bas-reliefs that illustrate the most important episodes from the life of Columbus and his travels. At the top of this monument is the statue of Columbus, which is 8 meters high. The statue's right hand points to the east, while the left holds a navigation map. Visitors can take a special elevator to the observation deck. It offers an excellent panorama of the sea and the city. There are inscriptions and transparent paintings on the windows, We also recommend reading Nero's Golden House in Italy, Rome resort Topic: Columbus Monument in Spain, Barcelona resort. |
