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| Columbus monument towering 60 metres into the air. There is a lift running through the centre of the tower that takes you to the top where you will have panoramic views of the city. |
The Columbus monument (Mirador de Colom or Colon monument) is a memorial to the great explorer Christopher Columbus. You will find Mirador de Colom at the Southern most end of the Ramblas, close to the Eurostars Grand marina hotel which has magnificent views of Barcelona marina area and ideally placed to explore the city.
Barcelona Colom monument is a giant building towering 60 meters into the sky with the statue of Columbus standing proudly at the top pointing out toward the sea. There is a lift at the base of the tower that will take you to the top of this tower where you will have a breathtaking view along both the famous La Rambla and the port area. This is a little known view point and worth remembering to take your camera along for some unique photo opportunities.
Enjoy magnificent bird’s eye view of Las Ramblas from the top of the Columbus Monument
The iconic Columbus monument which tower’s above the port area at the foot of Las Ramblas offers the savvy traveller a 60 metre high vantage point from which to view La Rambla. There is a small lift inside the tower which will take you to the top of the monument where you will find a walk around viewing platform. You will have a full 360 degree unobstructed bird’s-eye view of Barcelona offering you some exciting and unique photo opportunities. You can book your ticket online in advance for the Columbus Monument visit to the top of the tower by following the link below.
Click to book your tickets online for the Columbus Monument and enjoy breathtaking views of Barcelona
Location map showing the walking routes to Mirador de Colom from the nearest metro stop
Laietana Princesa Car Park
SABA BAMSA Paral.
lel Car Park
Paral.lel Metro
Paral.lel Metro
Jaume I Metro
Drassanes Metro
COPARK Plaza del Mar Car Park
BSM Moll de la Fusta Car Park
Eden Car Park
Mirador de Colom
Plaça Portal de la Pau
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In the following photo guide we’ve included photos both of Barcelona Colom and Port Vell which is the marina area just across the road from Colum. Port Vell has an attractive walkway across the marina called Rambla del Mar. This walkway leads to a popular shopping location called the Maremagnum centre. However the walk in itself is reason to visit this area as it’s charming and you’ll have some wonderful views of the marina.
Sites to see near Colom monument
Maritime museum
Hotels near the Columbus monument
Hotels near Colum
How to Get to Monument a Colom
Metro – Drassanes (Green Line, L3) Barcelona metro map
Hop on hop off sightseeing tourist bus stop
Nearest stop for Monument a Colom is “Passeig de Colom” with the “hop on hop off” sightseeing bus
Public bus
Portal de la Pau: 59, 120, D20, h24, V13
La Rambla / Santa Mònica: 59, 91, V13
Car parking
Car parking near Columbus Monument
Luggage Storage
Click to see luggage/bag storage facility near Christopher Columbus Monument
To start the photo tour of Columbus monument and Port Vell click on the first picture in the table below.
Remember you will get more out of this photo guide if you follow the photos in sequence.
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Columbus Monument And Viewing Platform Ticket
Tickets to the Columbus Monument and its viewing platform in Barcelona for panoramic views of the city from the top. An optional wine tasting experience is also included in the tickets. The Columbus Monument was inaugurated in 1888 as a tribute to Christopher Columbus, the celebrated explorer who disembarked in the port of Barcelona after his return from America.
| Columbus monument towering 60 metres into the air. There is a lift running through the centre of the tower that takes you to the top where you will have panoramic views of the city. |
The viewing platform is at the top the Colom Monument at a height of 60 meters. The lift within the column would take you to the viewing platform. You can have panoramic views of Barcelona city from the platform.
| One of the views from the top of the Columbus Tower |
From the viewing platform, you will also be able to see aerial views of the historic landmarks of the city. Towards the north can be seen the historic Gothic Quarter, which is the old city centre, the Santa Maria del Mar bell towers, La Mercè, the Rambla, the Plaça de Catalunya and Gaudí’s Sagrada Família.
| A view of the marina area from the top of the Columbus monument |
Towards the east can be seen the Forum district, the Olympic Marina entrance flanked by the twin towers, Port Vell marina, and the industrial port.
From the platform, you will be able to see the Montjuïc Hill, Montjuïc Castle, and the Royal Shipyards at the foot of the mountain towards south.
Towards the west is the Collserola Natural Park, which is spread across an area of 8,000 hectares, the Collserola Tower, as well as the Tibidabo Amusement Park.
| One of the views of the famous Las Ramblas from the top of the Columbus monument |
Access to the wine tasting space, the Espai de Vins Mirador de Colom is included in the ticket as an option. You can taste one of the four varieties of cava and wine chosen from the Designation of Origin regions.
| Part of the Columbus monument 360 degree viewing platform |
An English/Spanish speaking sommelier would tell you the differences between the varieties. A tapa of traditional artisan cheese would be paired with your wine or cava.
For details about the specific opening hours of the Columbus Monument, you can follow the link below for more information and to make your reservation.
Please note that you will need to carry printed booking vouchers as copies of the booking on a smartphone will not be accepted.
The tickets to the Columbus Monument will be of interest to anyone who wants to see the Colom Monument with access to the viewing platform arranged in the tickets.
It is recommended for panoramic views of the city from the viewing platform along with an optional wine tasting experience. Visiting the top of the tower will give you breathtaking 360 degree views of Barcelona and offer you some unique photo opportunities of the city from an interesting and unique prespective.
What You Get:
| Ticket to the Mirador de Colom. | |
| Lift ride to the viewing platform. | |
| Wine tasting of cava or red, white or rose wine chosen from the four Designation of Origin regions with a food pairing if option selected. | |
| English/Spanish speaking sommelier for the wine tasting option. |
Click to book your tickets online for the Columbus Monument and enjoy breathtaking views of Barcelona
Columbus Monument (Mirador de Colum) near Las Ramblas.
The monument to Columbus rises to a height of 60 meters. An elevator passes through the center of the tower, which will take you to the top – it offers panoramic views of the city. |
The Columbus Monument (Mirador de Colom or Colon) is a monument erected in honor of the great explorer Christopher Columbus. The Mirador de Colom monument is located at the southern end of the Ramblas, very close to the Eurostars Grand marina hotel. With great views of the marina, this hotel is ideally located for exploring the city.
The Colom monument is a huge structure 60 meters high with a statue of Columbus proudly perched on the very top, pointing towards the sea. There is an elevator at the base of the tower that goes all the way to the top for breathtaking views of both La Rambla and the port area. This observation site is little known, do not forget to take your camera with you and use this opportunity to take unique pictures.
Enjoy a magnificent bird’s eye view of Las Ramblas from the top of the Columbus Monument.
The iconic Columbus Monument, towering over the port area at the end of Las Ramblas, offers the discerning tourist a 60-metre-high view of La Rambla. There is a small elevator in the tower that will take you to the top of the monument, where there is a panoramic view platform. You will have a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of Barcelona, this is an opportunity to take unique and interesting pictures. Follow the link below to book tickets for the observation deck at the top of the Columbus Monument.
Click to book tickets online for the Columbus Monument and enjoy breathtaking views of Barcelona
Location map showing how to walk to the Mirador de Colom monument from the nearest metro station
Parking Laietana Princesa
Parking SABA BAMSA Paral.lel
Paral.lel Metro
Paral.lel Metro
Jaume I Metro
Drassanes Metro
Parking COPARK Plaza del Mar
Parking BSM Moll de la Fusta
Parking Eden
Mirador de Colom
Plaça Portal de la Pau
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This photo guide contains not only photographs of the Columbus monument, but also of the Port Vell area, which is located across the road from the monument. The Port Vell area has a beautiful promenade, the Rambla del Mar, which runs along the marina. This path leads to the Maremagnum shopping center. But it’s worth coming here just to take a walk. It is an enchanting place with marvelous views of the marina.
Interesting places near the monument to Columbus.
Maritime Museum
Hotels near Columbus monument
Hotels near Columbus monument
Directions to Columbus Monument
Metro – Drassanes (Green Line, L3) Barcelona metro map
Barcelona Bus Turistic stop
Nearest stop for Christopher Columbus Monument with the Barcelona Bus Turistic is 9
Public transport – bus
Car Parking
Parking near Christopher Columbus Monument
Click on the first photo in the table below to start the photo tour of the Columbus Monument and Port Vell area.