Columbus Monument & Port Vell
Monument a Colom
A 60-metre monument at the end of La Rambla, with a lift to the top for views over the Old Port, and a wooden boardwalk and harbour shopping centre alongside.
The Columbus Monument was built for the 1888 Universal Exposition and stands 60 metres tall, with the statue of Columbus at the top pointing out to sea. It is said to commemorate his reception by the Catholic Monarchs in Barcelona after his first voyage home. A small lift inside the column reaches the observation platform at the top, and tickets cost about €8. The monument faces the Old Port. Along the Moll de la Fusta wooden boardwalk you can walk to the Maremagnum shopping centre and the Barcelona Aquarium, and at the waterfront you can ride the Las Golondrinas boats around the harbour. The nearest metro station is Drassanes.
Opening hours
Observation deck 08:30–20:30 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Palau Güell
- Gothic Quarter & La Rambla
- Barcelona Cathedral
- La Boqueria Market
- Santa Maria del Mar
- Museu Picasso
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- Barceloneta Beach