Barcelona Arc de Triomf was erected for the 1888 Universal Exposition held at the Parc de la Ciutadella, where it served as the entrance to the event. 

 The style is similar to Moorish, also known as Mudejar, well they dominated in Spain for centuries. The exterior is festooned with stone carvings, including a frieze. The elegant work symbolizes the welcoming of visitors to Barcelona.

On the opposite side, a stone carving called Recompense decorates the wall. Along the horizontal sections above the arc there are twelve statues of women representing various aspects of the city. It is accompanied by decorative elements symbolizing all the other provinces of Spain. At the top above the central figure there is a superbly crafted Coat of Arms, the official logo of Barcelona. Alongside the shield are two impressive looking lions. Those elements show an interesting mix and a deviation from Moorish influence, since Islamic art is decorative but contains no human or animal figures.

 Located between Passeig de Lluís Companys and Passeig de Sant Joan, the Arc de Triomf is easy to find. Many popular hotels are located within a kilometer of the entrance to Ciutadella Park where the arch is located. It can be seen easily at the end of the wide promenade running in front of them.

 Directions: STATION ARC DE TRIOMPH LINE 1 THE RED ONE. IN FRONT OF YOU AT THE STATION EXIT.

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