Monument a Antonio López y López

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Monument a Antonio López y López, Public monument in Sant Pere, Barcelona, Spain.

Monument a Antonio López y López is a public sculpture in the Sant Pere neighborhood, created with traditional sculptural elements from the late 19th century. The artwork displays the artistic style common to Barcelona's monuments of that era.

The monument was designed and built in 1884 by Josep Oriol Mestres i Esplugas to honor Antonio López y López's role in Barcelona's commercial development. It was created during a period when the city was strengthening its economic position.

The monument is located in the Sant Pere district, surrounded by Gothic architecture and medieval buildings that frame its presence in the neighborhood. It occupies a space where Barcelona's mercantile past meets its old architectural heritage.

The monument is accessible via Barcelona's public transport system, with bus stops and metro stations nearby. You can easily walk through the Sant Pere neighborhood to explore the surrounding historic buildings and streets.

The plaza surrounding the monument was renamed Pl. Idrissa Diallo, reflecting changes in how Barcelona views its history and public spaces. The name change shows the city's shift in honoring different contributions to its identity.

Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

Inception: 1884

Creator: Josep Oriol Mestres i Esplugas

GPS coordinates: 41.38181,2.18212

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01

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