Mirador de Colom (Columbus Monument) is located in between  Barcelona’s old port, which is called Port Vell, and La Rambla area. It is quite close to famous attractions as the Aquarium Barcelona, the Museu de Cera (Wax Museum) and the Palau Güell (Güell Palace). It is a 60 metres high statue constructed in memory of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to America which was a significant event not only for Spain but also in the history of the mankind (for additional information – History of Barcelona).