{"product_id":"barcelona-columbus-monument-poster","title":"Barcelona Columbus Monument Poster","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarcelona Columbus Monument Poster – Portal de la Pau Travel Art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis Barcelona Columbus Monument poster by Alecse captures one of the city's most iconic landmarks, located at the end of La Rambla. Known in Catalan as \u003cstrong\u003ePortal de la Pau\u003c\/strong\u003e, or “Gateway of Peace”, this historic site marks the symbolic entrance to the harbour and the meeting point between the city and the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Landmark at the Edge of the City\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe monument, dedicated to Christopher Columbus, rises above the square with its striking vertical presence, pointing outward toward the horizon. Behind it stands the elegant façade of the former customs building, grounding the composition in Barcelona’s rich architectural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRather than a literal representation, this artwork is a personal interpretation — an homage to the atmosphere of the place, where history, movement and light converge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlecse’s Vision of Barcelona\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn this piece, Alecse focuses on balance and verticality, simplifying forms to highlight the monument’s sculptural strength. The soft, slightly textured sky contrasts with the detailed base of the column, creating depth while maintaining a timeless, vintage feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLike all his posters, the halftone effect subtly recalls traditional print techniques, giving the artwork a warm and lived-in presence rather than a purely digital finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience It in Barcelona\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis poster is part of the Barcelona collection and can be seen in person at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CYeA3KRxMLc6ECA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMyRetroPoster Gallery in the Gothic Quarter\u003c\/a\u003e, just a short walk from the monument itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFun Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e• The Columbus Monument was built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition in Barcelona.\u003cbr\u003e\n• The statue points out to sea, symbolically toward the New World.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Portal de la Pau connects La Rambla to the waterfront, making it one of the city’s most visited crossroads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND PRINT QUALITY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine Art Process – 12-colour giclée printing (100+ year colour guarantee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum-quality heavyweight 200gsm Enhanced Matte Art paper (EMA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoster only – frame sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide tracked shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction time: 2 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolled and packaged in a reinforced carton tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatisfaction guaranteed – replaced free of charge if damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage delivery: 3–7 days (EU\/US\/AU) and up to 15 days worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA refined Barcelona wall art piece for lovers of architecture, travel and timeless cityscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePrinted in UK, US, EU, CA \u0026amp; AU and shipped worldwide in eco-friendly tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e© \"Barcelona Columbus Monument Poster\" by Alecse. A limited edition of 300 prints, exclusively published by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myretroposter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMyRetroPoster\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyRetroposter","offers":[{"title":"S | 20x30cm | 8x12\" (US)","offer_id":56553115746684,"sku":"BCN-COLON26","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M | 30x45cm | 12x18\" (US)","offer_id":56553115779452,"sku":"BCN-COLON26","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L | 40x60cm | 16x24\" (US)","offer_id":56553115812220,"sku":"BCN-COLON26","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL | 50x75cm | 20x30\" (US)","offer_id":56553115844988,"sku":"BCN-COLON26","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL | 60x90cm | 24x36\" (US)","offer_id":56553115877756,"sku":"BCN-COLON26","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL | 70x105cm | 27x41\" (US)","offer_id":56553115910524,"sku":"BCN-COLON26","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL | 80x120cm | 32x48\" (US)","offer_id":56553115943292,"sku":"BCN-COLON26","price":264.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL OVERSIZED 100x150cm","offer_id":56553115976060,"sku":"BCN-COLON26","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/2931\/3595\/files\/vintage-Travel-Poster-of-BCN-COLON26.webp?v=1774715064","url":"https:\/\/myretroposter.com\/en-int\/products\/barcelona-columbus-monument-poster","provider":"My Retro Poster","version":"1.0","type":"link"}