Statue of Barcelona - Barcelona, Spain
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This statue was made specifically for the 1929 Worlds Fair in Barcelona. Today, it is on display in the Plaça de Catalunya.
Waymark Code: WM13Y74
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 03/11/2021
Views: 6
The statue is located on the east side of the Plaça de Catalunya. Several other sculpture in this plaza were also made for the worlds fair. Unfortunately, when I visited in April 2014 I did not document most of them. However, I did take several photos of the Statue of Barcelona which was created by Frederic Marès. It sits upon a concrete pedestal about 20 feet above the plaza. The figure is riding a horse while holding what appears to be a ship, symbolizing Spanish conquest of the Americas.
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Original Name of Structure (during fair): Statue of Barcelona
Current Name of Structure: Statue of Barcelona
Architect/Designer: Frederic Marès
Fair Name: Barcelona International Exposition
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Year of Fair: 1929
Website Proof: [Web Link]
Website Reference: [Web Link]
Theme of Fair: Not listed
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