Columbus Monument Tours

The lift inside the tower will take you up 60 metres above the ground. It was meant to be a tribute to Christopher Columbus. You'll find it at the end of La Rambla, where it's been since 1888.
The lift inside the tower will take you up 60 metres above the ground. It was meant to be a tribute to Christopher Columbus. You'll find it at the end of La Rambla, where it's been since 1888.
#TroveOn This monument to Christopher Columbus was erected in honor of his first voyage to the Americas. This statue stands as a reminder to all that Columbus reported to Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand V in Barcelona after his first trip across the ocean blue.
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The monument of Christopher Columbus was constructed at the site where Christopher Columbus first returned to Spain after his most famous voyage to the Americas. The sculptor Rafael Atche was supposed to depict Columbus pointing towards the New World, instead he is in fact pointing west towards his home in Genoa. The word "Tierra" (land) is inscribed.

You'll soon learn why this Downtown Barcelona commemorative structure is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for other things to keep you busy, Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, and Plaça de Catalunya are in this area too. They won't take you long to reach from Columbus Monument.

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Eurostars Monumental

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4 out of 5
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WiFi would go in and out and would have to login more than once. Our room keys wouldn’t open the front door even after resetting it twice.

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5 out of 5
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Mar 18 - Mar 24
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,443 reviews)
Great hotel. Nice helpful staff. Good bar for cocktails after miles of walking around this fabulous city.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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