Columbus Monument

Barcelona, ​​Spain Phone: +34 933 02 52 24

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The  monument of Christopher Columbus  is a 60 meters high column, It was put up for the universal exposition of 1888 in homage to the famous explorer. The sight of the city is remarkable. The Columbus Monument  (Monument a Colom in Catalan, also known as the Monumento a Colón and Mirador de Colón in Spanish). It was constructed for the Exposición Universal de Barcelona (1888) and is located at the site where Columbus returned to Spain after his first voyage to the Americas. The monument serves as a reminder that Barcelona is where Christopher Columbus reported to Queen Isabella and Ferdinand after Columbus' most famous trip.
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"beautiful landmark."

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"did you know? earlier this year six people were stuck at the top of this 51 metre monument to christopher columbus and had to be rescued when the lift broke!"

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"despite the common belief, colombus's finger is not pointing america, but the exit of barcelona's harbour."

"do not set your purse or bag down when you pose on the lions."

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