Columbus Monument Barcelona

The Columbus Monument is a commemoration of Columbus' discovery of America. The reason for it being situated in Barcelona is because he was welcomed by the Catholic king on return from his first visit to America. The idea of building a statue was born in 1856, but it was not completed until 1881 - due to the efforts of raising the capital, finding an architect and convincing the town leaders that it was a good idea. It is worth taking a look at the available budget hotels near the Columbus monument in Barcelona, as it is an impressive site and worth a visit.