Columbus Monument (Mirador de Colom)

Columbus Monument (Mirador de Colom)

The Columbus Monument was built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition at the bottom of La Rambla, beside Port Vell. A lift inside the column takes you up to the Mirador de Colom, a small viewing platform with 360° views. Tickets are 25% cheaper online.

The Columbus Monument was built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition at the bottom of La Rambla, beside Port Vell. A lift inside the column takes you up to the Mirador de Colom, a small viewing platform with 360° views. Tickets are 25% cheaper online.

Under-3s go free

25% off online

Price:

Adults from €7.50

Best for:

All ages

Duration:

About 30 minutes

Weather:

Outdoor viewing platform

📍 Area:

Ciutat Vella · Map →

Barcelona cityscape

Visiting the Columbus Monument with Kids

The column at the bottom of La Rambla was built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition, with Columbus on top pointing out to sea. A lift inside takes you up to the Mirador de Colom, a small platform just below the statue with views over the port, Montjuïc and the Gothic Quarter. It’s a short visit, and tickets are 25% cheaper when you book online.

Visiting the Columbus Monument with Kids

The column at the bottom of La Rambla was built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition, with Columbus on top pointing out to sea. A lift inside takes you up to the Mirador de Colom, a small platform just below the statue with views over the port, Montjuïc and the Gothic Quarter. It’s a short visit, and tickets are 25% cheaper when you book online.

Quick Family Facts

  • Best for: All ages

  • Visit time: About 30 minutes

  • Tickets: Adults €7.50, ages 4–12 €4.50 online

  • Children: Under-3s go free

  • Hours: Daily 8.30am–2.30pm, last entry 1.30pm

Highlights

Highlights

Up Inside the Column
Up Inside the Column

A lift inside the column takes you up to the viewing platform, just below the statue of Columbus.

360° Views
360° Views

From the platform you can see Port Vell and the cable car crossing the harbour, Montjuïc, the Gothic Quarter and the length of La Rambla.

The Monument
The Monument

Built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition, the monument has Columbus on top pointing out to sea and bronze lions around its base.

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Columbus Monument (Mirador de Colom)

Adults from €7.50

Book online for 25% off.

Go in the morning: the viewpoint closes at 2.30pm, with last entry at 1.30pm.

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