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Columbus Monument

Trace the history of Christopher Columbus in Barcelona

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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.

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