Arc de Triomf
The Arc de Triomf ( Catalan for triumphal arch ) was the main entrance gate for the 1888 World's Fair in Barcelona . The architect was Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas .
It is located at the northeast end of the old town of Barcelona at the beginning of the wide promenade Passeig de Lluís Companys , which leads to the Parc de la Ciutadella . This park housed the world exhibition in 1888.
The arch was built in reddish brick in the Neo-Mudejar style. Its height is about 30 meters. The front frieze shows the stone sculpture Barcelona rep les nacions (Catalan for “Barcelona welcomes the nations”) by Josep Reynés . The opposite frieze shows a stone carving with the name Recompense , one of the first works by Josep Llimona . Both jobs cost 3,270 pesetas each at the time.
The upper part of the arch is decorated with the coats of arms of Barcelona and of all Spanish provinces . This work is by Torquat Tassó and Antoni Vilanova .
Josep Llimona
Josep Reynés
Antoni Vilanova
Torquat Tasso
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Coordinates: 41 ° 23 '28 " N , 2 ° 10' 50" E