Top Things to do in Costa de Barcelona
Things to do in Costa de Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Monuments & Statues
Discover the best top things to do in Costa de Barcelona, Spain including Casa Vicens, Monumento al Principito, Cascada Monumental, Anis del Mono sculpture, Pasifae, Arc de Triomf, Mirador de Colom, El Pi d'en Xandri, Cat, Fernando Botero, Monumento a Santiago Rusinol.
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1. Casa Vicens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,893 reviews
Casa Vicens is the first masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi and sowed the seeds of later works. Built between 1883 and 1885 as a summer house for the Vicens family, here he showcased his unparalleled talent. Declared Unesco World Heritage in 2005.
Reviewed By parayreberengere - Perpignan, France
I wanted visit this house for so long that I don't count years anymore. So when I knew it was finally open to public, I didn't hesitate. It's really beautiful. The style of the architecture is very different of the others Gaudi's buildings (less art nouveau and more moorish). The facades are full of details (sculptures, earthenwares, ironworks,...). The interior is just as amazing. I took the first visit of the morning, so there were few people. It was more pleasant because rooms are small. And it's better too if you want take photos without tourists in the middle :) If I should say something negative, I would say the garden is really small, mostly thinking about what it was at the begenning. But despite of this, it is all the same nicely maintained. So if you have the opportunity, come to visit this house. It's worth it !!!
2. Monumento al Principito
3. Cascada Monumental
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 490 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The Cascada Monumental is a breathtaking waterfall located inside of the huge Ciutadella Park. The Cascada is located at the northern corner of the park opposite to the lake. It was erected by Josep Fontsére and to a small extent by Antoni Gaudí, who at that time was still an unknown student of architecture. Beautiful tiered fountain rolling at the base of Venus statue. One of the most impressive attractions in Barcelona. Beautiful. Must see.
4. Anis del Mono sculpture
5. Pasifae
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Berni_Barbablanca - Vilanova i la Geltru, Spain
This sculpture dominates the town's beach and is a popular spot for families, walkers, lovers and fishermen. The sculpture is set on a breakwater some metres into the sea. On a calm day you can easily visit it without getting wet. However, on a day when the sea is choppy it is a spectacular sight as waves break against the jetty and spray showers the sculpture. If you are taken in by the horns and imagine the creature depicted in the sculpture to be a bull (as many tourists do) you may be totally puzzled by the figure within the animal. However, the name of the sculpture gives the game away. It is called Pasiphaë. If you know your Greek mythology you will know that she was the wife of King Midas. The king upset the sea god Poseidon and for punishment the god made Pasiphaë fall madly in love with a spectacular white bull. The bull, however, was obviously not attracted to a human female. So, she had Daedalus (the inventor and father to Icarus) construct an artificial cow and hid herself inside it in order for her passion to be consummated. The resulting child of this brief encounter would be the minotaur. A combination of the abstract, the mythological and the figurative, the sculpture is well worth a visit.
6. Arc de Triomf
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4.0 based on 2,999 reviews
Reviewed By 795gl - Bridgeboro, United States
Built for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair, and still standing proudly over the wide central promenade of the Passeig de Lluís Companys, leading to the Ciutadella Park that now occupies the site of the world fair. The craftsmanship of the arch, street lights and the other artwork is magnificent.
7. Mirador de Colom
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4.0 based on 2,280 reviews
Ride to the top, and you'll see! The Columbus Monument which was dedicated in 1888 as part of the ceremonies marking the Universal Exhibition, stands at the end of La Rambla of Barcelona, near the sea. Take the lift inside the column to the viewing gallery at the top, a viewpoint 60 meters above the ground, where you can enjoy great views of Barcelona.
8. El Pi d'en Xandri
9. Cat, Fernando Botero
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 337 reviews
Reviewed By ShopD2 - New York City, United States
Typical Botero's creation! El Gato Grande! This cat looks so cool, it's dificult not to touch! Very photogenic)))
