Rius i Taulet Monument

Rius i Taulet Monument

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Rius i Taulet Monument

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Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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August 29, 2026

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The monument to Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet stands on Passeig de Lluís Companys in Barcelona and honors the city's former mayor, who was considered the driving force behind the 1888 Universal Exposition. Inaugurated in 1897, the monument consists of an imposing stone obelisk adorned with bronze sculptures, including a bust of the mayor and allegorical figures representing the city and progress. It serves as a lasting reminder of Barcelona's modernization at the end of the 19th century, which was decisively driven forward under his leadership.

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Migdał

February 1, 2025

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The Monument to Rius i Taulet, located on Lluís Companys Promenade in Barcelona, was built between 1897 and 1901 to honor Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet, the city's mayor during the 1888 Universal Exposition. Designed by architect Pere Falqués and sculptor Manuel Fuxà, it features an obelisk with a bronze bust of Rius i Taulet on the front, surrounded by allegorical figures representing Labor and the City. On the rear, there are depictions of Fame and three geniuses symbolizing Art, Science, and Industry. The monument was inaugurated on September 17, 1901.

maria

May 26, 2026

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In 1896, it was decided to erect a monument in memory of Mayor Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet, under whose aegis the 1888 exhibition had taken place.
On September 27, 1901, the monument was inaugurated in the presence of some officials who had participated in the famous event. oldbcn-com.translate.goog/en/tourism/public-art/francesc-rius-taulet?_x_tr_sl=ca&_x_tr_tl=de&_x_tr_hl=de&_x_tr_pto=sc

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