The sculpture L"Estel Ferit (The Wounded Shooting Star) consists of four twisted cubes, stacked seemingly at random. Most people refer to this popular landmark as "
the cubes", and it is a clear reflection of Barcelona"s penchant for ground-breaking art during the Olympic period. However, its symbolism is inextricably linked to the past of the
Barceloneta district.
A true symbol of Barcelona and the Raval neighbourhood. He seems to feel comfortable here at the end of the avenue in this neighbourhood, after spending 15 years looking for a home. Botero"s Cat is greeted with a smile by everyone. He only has one competitor: the horse by the same artist.
This visual poem by Joan Brossa stands just in front of Barcelona"s Roman wall, where the aqueduct once entered the city. This curious sculpture, which blends in perfectly with the city"s most ancient stones, spells out the word Barcino, the Roman name of Barcelona, and is the artist"s tribute to the ancient colony.
The fountain is one of the symbols of Barcelona, a meeting place for locals and visitors alike where people also flock to celebrate the victories of the Catalan team, Futbol Club Barcelona, Barça. The Canaletes Fountain has become one of Barcelona"s most visited landmarks. It also conceals a history that is closely associated with the old town"s water supply.
Standing at the end of
Barcelona"s Rambla, near the sea, The Mirador de Colom, also known as the Columbus Monument in Barcelona, designed by Gaietà Buïgas, was built in 1888 on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition as a tribute to
Christopher Columbus, who chose to disembark in the port of Barcelona on his return from America. Inside, a lift raises the 51mts high of the Columbus column, made of cast iron and Corinthian style, to the viewing gallery. If you look north, you"ll be able to make out the
Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar and the bustling Rambla. If you look towards the sea, to the east, following the coastline, you will be able to see the Olympic Marina and the modern Forum. To the south, stands Montjuïc Hill, with its castle at the top and, finally, if you look west, you"ll see Collserola Natural Park, the vast green lung surrounding the city of Barcelona.
