{"id":2279,"date":"2023-03-20T01:28:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T01:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/?p=2279"},"modified":"2023-12-16T14:59:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:59:47","slug":"place-christophe-colomb-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/place-christophe-colomb-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Barcelona's Christopher Columbus Square"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Visit <strong>Christopher Columbus Square, Barcelona<\/strong> is a special place that you can't miss on your visit to the city.<\/p>\n<p>On site, you'll see the famous Mirador de Colon and the statue of Columbus.<\/p>\n<p>The latter points his finger towards the sea, symbolizing his journey and the discovery of America.<\/p>\n<p>But this statue hides a secret.<\/p>\n<p>Let's discover its history together.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">Christopher Columbus Square in Barcelona: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc129563198\">What can you see in Barcelona's Christopher Columbus Square?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc129563199\">A brief history of the Christopher Columbus monument<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc129563200\">How much do tickets cost to visit the monument on Christopher Columbus Square?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc129563201\">What are the opening hours?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc129563202\">How do I get to Christopher Columbus Square in Barcelona?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc129563198\"><\/a><strong>What can you see in Barcelona's Christopher Columbus Square?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>What draws the eye to this huge square is <strong>the statue of Christopher Columbus<\/strong>. By the way, did you know that you can visit it? You can take a short elevator ride up to the platform of the Christopher Columbus statue, and enjoy a breathtaking view.<strong>a 360-degree view of Barcelona<\/strong>. From this height, you can see the old port, the shopping center <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/maremagnum\/\">Maremagnum<\/a>the new port and its large cruise ships, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/montjuic\/\">Montjuic<\/a>Barcelona's mountain.<\/p>\n<p>You can also distinguish the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/el-raval-barcelona\/\">Raval<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/las-ramblas-barcelona\/\">las Ramblas<\/a>You'll also be able to see the \"Pyrenees\", easily identifiable by the treetops snaking their way through the sea of buildings. You can also catch a glimpse of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/barcelonas-gothic-quarter\/\">Gothic district<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/el-born\/\">Born<\/a>You'll also find a number of medieval churches. In the distance, you can even see the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/sagrada-familia-interior-tickets\/\">Sagrada Familia<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/en\/agbar-tower\/\">Agbar Tower<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you don't like confined spaces or heights, think twice before going up. There's only one elevator, there are no stairs, and the platform holds six or seven people, no more. That's why you have to wait so long at the bottom, <strong>people have to get off so that others can get on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/place-christophe-colomb-barcelone.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2280\" src=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/place-christophe-colomb-barcelone.jpg\" alt=\"place christophe colomb barcelona\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/place-christophe-colomb-barcelone.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/place-christophe-colomb-barcelone-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bonjourbarcelone.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/place-christophe-colomb-barcelone-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc129563199\"><\/a><strong>A brief history of the Christopher Columbus monument<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The platform of the Columbus statue rises 60 meters into the air and was built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition. On the one hand, it pays tribute to the explorer Christopher Columbus and, on the other, it signifies his visit to Barcelona, where he reported to the royal family of Isabella I and Ferdinand II after his return from America. After all, it's all about.., <strong>they sponsored his trips.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rafael Atach\u00e9 designed the statue, which stands 7.5 metres high and points to the New World he discovered. In reality, his finger is pointing south, not west, but it's commonly accepted that it's simply pointing towards the sea in general, leading him to America.<\/p>\n<p>The statue stands on a 40-meter-high Corinthian column, with a base composed of several figures. The octagonal pedestal is crowned by <strong>four winged Victorias in bronze<\/strong>. There are also four bust medallions representing people closely linked to Christopher Columbus and four figures representing the four historic kingdoms of Spain : <strong>Catalonia, Castile, Leon and Aragon.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Between them are groups of figures, such as the praying priest Bernat de Boil and a kneeling Indian.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc129563200\"><\/a><strong>How much do tickets cost to visit the monument on Christopher Columbus Square?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To be lucky enough to climb to the top of the statue, you'll first need to be patient. The wait can be very long indeed. I advise you to get there early in the morning, when the crowds of tourists aren't taking the place by storm. To visit the site, allow :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>8\u00a0\u20ac<\/strong> for adults<\/li>\n<li><strong>6\u00a0\u20ac<\/strong> for children aged 4 to 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Admission is free for children under 4.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc129563201\"><\/a><strong>What are the opening hours?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can visit us on site:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every day <strong>8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that the last admission to the platform is 30 minutes before the site closes.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc129563202\"><\/a><strong>How do I get to Christopher Columbus Square in Barcelona?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to get there is to borrow :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The metro on line L3 (green line) and from <strong>get off at Drassanes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Christopher Columbus Square in Barcelona is a wonderful place to discover. If you're ever in Barcelona, I encourage you to take a look around and see for yourself. <strong>to appreciate the beauty of this place!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La place Christophe Colomb \u00e0 Barcelone est un endroit particulier que vous ne pouvez pas manquer lors de votre visite en ville. Sur place, vous verrez le tr\u00e8s c\u00e9l\u00e8bre Mirador de Colon, la statue de Colomb. Ce dernier pointe son doigt vers la mer et symbolise son voyage et la d\u00e9couverte de l\u2019Am\u00e9rique. 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