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A tall palm tree stands next to a large, ornate column with a statue on top. People walk around in a vibrant plaza on a sunny day.
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Columbus Monument Tickets

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Angela
16 Oct 2016
Excellent
Great views from the top and cheaper than paying "on the door". We were even able to change the day we visited because of the weather - really helpful staff. Word of warning though - avoid busy...
Great views from the top and cheaper than paying "on the door". We were even able to change the day we visited because of the weather - really helpful staff. Word of warning though - avoid busy times because it's so small.
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Andrej,  Slovenia Slovenia
13 May 2025
Excellent
Excellent experience, more or less we were the only guests Sunday morning.
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Paul,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
16 Dec 2024
Excellent
Amazing views from the viewing platform and staff were happy to answer a lot of questions.
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About: Columbus Monument

At the base of Barcelona's famous La Rambla stands this 60 m tall monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus (known in Catalan as Monument a Colom). Built in 1888 for Barcelona's Universal Exposition this monument was designed to let the world know that Christopher Columbus reported back to the Spanish Royal Family after he 'discovered' America.

Columbus Monument

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08:30:00 - 14:30:00
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Tuesday
08:30:00 - 14:30:00
Wednesday
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Thursday
08:30:00 - 14:30:00
Friday
08:30:00 - 14:30:00
Columbus Monument
s/n,Plaça Portal de la pau, 08001, Barcelona
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