Arc de Triomphe

Monument Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

What to expect

The Arc de Triomf is a memorial arch in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, built as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair. The arch is built in reddish brickwork in the Neo-Mudéjar style and features several stone sculptures, including 'Barcelona welcomes the nations' and 'Recompense'. It is located at the northern end of the Passeig de Lluís Companys, leading to the Ciutadella Park. The arch is a non-military arch, intended to welcome people to the World Fair, and has become one of the city's iconic landmarks

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Arc de Triomphe, a must-see in Barcelona

Highlights: You see many of the symbols of Barcelona here ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Arc de Triomphe, the main entrance gate to the World Exposition

Highlights: We enjoyed the parc and the lake ✨