Detailed review by oldwasp
oldwasp
Thornaby, United Kingdom85%
The Arc del Triomf is located at one end of a large pedestrianised promenade close to the Parc de la Ciutadella.
It was built in 1888 for the entrance into the Universal Exposition (world fair) and the designer was Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas.
The structure can be seen from along way off, as you get closer you realise how big the Arc del Triomf actually is with it's reddish brick and crowned columns..
Above the arch you can walk under are the coat of arms from areas of Spain with another located right at the top, I think the guide said this was Barcelona's coat of arms which would make sense.
On each column is what appear to be angels some are playing instruments. There is also a scene sculptured above the arch near the top of people walking, talking and an animal that looks like lion.
The Arc del Triomf is worth viewing for some of the detail it has on it, but if your struggling for time there are a lot more sites in Barcelona you should visit before here.
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