Arco di Trionfo
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Why go
- Barcelona welcoming the nations, depicted in Josep Reynés’s north frieze.
- La Recompensa, one of Josep Llimona’s early works, showing awards presented to exhibition participants on the upper reverse.
- Twelve female figures known as the Famas, made by Manuel Fuxá and Pere Carbonell.
About the work
- Side friezes
- Stone reliefs depict agriculture, industry and trade, sculpted by Antoni Vilanova. Other reliefs show science and the arts, sculpted by Torquat Tassó.
- Heraldic decoration
- Barcelona’s coat of arms appears above the other shields and is larger on each arch’s keystone. Stone voussoirs form a laurel wreath supporting the arms of the 49 Spanish provinces represented in 1888. Torquat Tassó and Antoni Vilanova created the decoration.
Interesting facts4
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Stone bats on the pillars were an emblem of King Jaume I.
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Magí Fita made the majolica tiles decorating the arch.
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3,270 pesetas
Each frieze work cost 3,270 pesetas at the time.
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The arch has served as a finish line for races including the Jean Bouin and Barcelona Marathon.
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History
The arch remains in its original location. The exhibition grounds occupied what is now Ciutadella Park.
- 1888Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas designed the arch as the main entrance to Barcelona’s Universal Exhibition. It opened on 20 May 1888.
- 1989The monument was restored.
Best time to visit
- The arch is open 24 hours every day.
How to get there
- On footWalk along Passeig de Lluís Companys from the arch to Ciutadella Park, which occupies the former 1888 fair site.
Sources: Arc de Triomf - Wikipedia · Arc de Triomf · Arc de Triomf - Wikipedia · Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona - Wikipedia · Arc de triomphe (Barcelone) - Wikipedia · Arco di Trionfo: description (its own site) · checked 10 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to visit Arco di Trionfo?
The arch is open 24 hours every day. The supplied information gives no ticket price.
How do I get from Arco di Trionfo to Ciutadella Park?
Walk along Passeig de Lluís Companys; the promenade leads to the park.
Can children visit Arco di Trionfo?
The arch is open 24 hours every day. No age limits or children’s prices are given.
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