El Peix d'Or

El Peix d'Or is a 35-meter steel fish sculpture at Port Olímpic made of curved stainless steel plates that catch sunlight. The metallic form rises above the waterfront promenade and stands as the main visual landmark in this Olympic harbor area.

Frank Gehry designed this sculpture for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics as part of a waterfront renovation project. Its completion transformed the harbor area from an industrial zone into a public space that people could access and enjoy.

The fish form connects Barcelona to the Mediterranean and marks where the city meets its waterfront heritage. Visitors passing by experience this relationship directly as the sculpture sits where port activity and urban space intersect.

View the sculpture free of charge while walking along Passeig Maritim at any time, though clear days show off the metallic reflections best. The nearby metro station Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica makes it easy to reach this waterfront promenade.

The stainless steel plates shift in appearance throughout the day as light hits them from different angles and creates new patterns. Some visitors return at different times to see how the metallic tones and shadows transform completely.

Location: Ciutat Vella

Location: La Barceloneta

Location: Port Olímpic

Inception: 1992

Architects: Frank Gehry

Creator: Frank Gehry

Height: 35 m

Made from material: stainless steel

GPS coordinates: 41.38608,2.19693

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06