Barcelona, Bronze sculpture in Plaça de Catalunya, Spain
The Barcelona sculpture stands at the heart of Plaça de Catalunya, featuring a feminine figure representing the city's connection to the Mediterranean Sea.
Created by sculptor Frederic Marès in 1928, this artwork marks the transformation of Plaça de Catalunya into Barcelona's central gathering space.
The sculpture represents Barcelona's urban identity through its classical design and placement in one of the city's primary public squares.
Located near multiple metro stations and bus stops, the sculpture serves as a reference point for navigating central Barcelona.
The figure holds attributes that symbolize commerce and navigation, reflecting Barcelona's historical role as a Mediterranean port city.
Location: Dreta de l'Eixample
Inception: 1928
Creator: Frederic Marès i Deulovol
GPS coordinates: 41.38757,2.17029
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:26
Plaça de Catalunya
62 m
Escultures de la Plaça de Catalunya
76 m
Cases Pascual i Pons
90 m
El Corte Inglés, Plaça de Catalunya
69 m
Banco Español de Crédito
95 m
Maternitat
75 m
Font dels Sis Putti
78 m
Dona amb imatge de la Mare de Déu
97 m
Pastor de l'àliga
107 m
Figura femenina
26 m
Dona amb nen i flabiol
60 m
Figura femenina
53 m
El Forjador
68 m
Allegory of Tarragona
63 m
Joventut
45 m
Fonts ornamentals de la plaça Catalunya
36 m
Pastor del flabiol
50 m
Noia
72 m
Barcelona
0 m
Dona amb àngel
42 m
L'Esperit popular
98 m
Lleida
82 m
Montserrat
24 m
Montseny
107 m
Pomona
107 m
Hèrcules
42 m
Girona
100 m
La Navegació
52 mReviews
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