Cross Montigalà, Monumental cross on Mount Constantine in Badalona, Spain.
Description
Cross Montigalà stands on a hilltop in Badalona and displays modernist design elements in a stone structure. The monument shapes the city skyline with its distinctive forms.
History
Architect Joan Amigó i Barriga completed this modernist monument in 1913 as part of the architectural movement that transformed Catalonia in the early 20th century. The work represents a period of intense artistic renewal in the region.
Culture
The cross blends religious devotion with the architectural language of Catalan modernism that flourished in the region at the time. This fusion shows how faith and artistic expression came together in the early 1900s.
Practical
The site is accessible via a marked hiking trail from the city and remains open during daylight hours for visitors. The climb up offers views of the surroundings along the way.
Did you know?
The cross serves as a geographical landmark visible from many points across Badalona, marking the city's profile. From its height, visitors can survey the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding countryside.
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