Monument a Rius i Taulet

Monument to Rius i Taulet is a bronze sculpture on a pedestal located at Passeig de Lluís Companys in Barcelona. A bust of the mayor is surrounded by allegorical figures representing industry, science, and art.

The monument honors Manuel Rius i Taulet, who served as Barcelona's mayor in the 1880s and organized the 1888 Universal Exhibition. His leadership brought several major building projects that transformed the city.

The surrounding figures express the city's values of progress and industry during the late 1800s. The bronze shields on the pedestal name the four major public projects that shaped Barcelona's growth during that period.

The monument is located at the intersection of Passeig de Lluís Companys and Passeig de Pujades near Ciutadella Park. It stands in a public area with easy foot access and no special entry requirements.

A winged figure at the back holds a torch and palm branch, while a female figure representing Barcelona offers a laurel wreath to the bust. These symbolic gestures connect the city directly to its former mayor.

GPS coordinates: 41.38903,2.18332

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00