Monuments and sculptures
Thousands of people walk over Joan Miró"s pavement mosaic in the centre of
Barcelona"s Rambla. It goes unnoticed by some, others stop to look at the characteristic colours used by the Barcelona-born artist. However, few people know that an important Rambla landmark once stood opposite this site: the famous Boqueria gate.
The Roman wall which adjoins Barcelona"s Plaça Nova has a secret in store. On the other side, stands the entrance to the Casa de l"Ardiaca, or Archdeacon"s House, which contains interesting archaeological remains. As you enter the Casa de l"Ardiaca"s courtyard, you"ll find a building which is a fusion of all eras and styles.
The Fossar de les Moreres is a place of great symbolic significance where the weight of history takes centre stage. Here, right in the centre of the Born neighbourhood, was the site of the graveyard for the fallen during the 1714 Siege of Barcelona. A monument stands on the site as a reminder. The place sometimes goes unnoticed by visitors. For the Catalans, the fossar is more than a memory. It is a homage.
A giant form protrudes from one end of the Parc de Joan Miró in Barcelona. It is the sculpture Woman and Bird by the Barcelona-born artist Joan Miró. With a little imagination we can make out the female form surmounted by a bird in this imposing, brightly coloured work. The sculpture is one of Barcelona"s iconic artistic landmarks.
