Gold Fish Sculpture (Escultura el Peix d'Or)
Gold Fish Sculpture (Escultura el Peix d'Or)
Gold Fish Sculpture (Escultura el Peix d'Or)
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Neighborhood: Barceloneta
Originally a fisherman’s quarter, this quaint area can’t escape its small village feel: laundry hanging over the narrow streets, old ladies clamoring at each other from their balconies and elder gentlemen playing games on short wooden benches gossiping the day away, Barceloneta could double as a film set. Artists line the boardwalk displaying their magnificently detailed sand structures making this the most visited beach in the city (the shirtless men working out might help too). You’ll know by the delicious aroma that you're in the right place to try some of the best and most authentic seafood including paella, Spain’s national dish.
How to get there
- Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica • 5 min walk
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Régis1972
Lancy, Switzerland19,893 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
A must in Barcelona! Golden Fish is an iconic fish-shaped sculpture located near Barceloneta Beach and Port Olímpic. Designed by architect Frank Gehry for the 1992 Olympic Games, this metal structure did not go unnoticed.
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Written October 21, 2024
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK3,646 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
A lot of modern art leaves me cold but I really liked this one. Built for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992 it has worn in well and is now an established part of the Barcelona Sea front and it is so big you can get your bearings from it as you stroll down the different sections of the sea front. But what I particularly liked was the way it glistened in the sun and changed colour during the different parts of the day, almost like changing personality. Yes, I was impressed by this one.
Written June 4, 2024
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permia
Ireland67,090 contributions
Feb 2023
In 1992 the Olympics transformed the city and this fabulous creation is a gigantic legacy.
Crafted by the veteran architect it bestrides this part of the seashore. Ever changing in texture with the light, it is a wonderful attraction.
Crafted by the veteran architect it bestrides this part of the seashore. Ever changing in texture with the light, it is a wonderful attraction.
Written March 8, 2023
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,749 contributions
Sep 2019
During our stroll along Barcelona’s waterfront, my wife and enjoy saw several vestiges of the 1992 Summer Olympics. Among them were this huge gold fish sculpture, which I learned was built in preparation for the 1992 Summer Olympics. The 52 meter size makes it impossible to miss when exploring the Barcelona waterfront. We were also fortunate to visit on a sunny September day, so the sun really made the gold colored sculpture by Frank Gehry glisten.
Written April 11, 2020
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,182 contributions
Sep 2019
On the marina of Barcelona you cannot miss this beautiful architecture - sculpture that catches your eye. Great photo opportunity.
Written November 24, 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,189 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Escultura el Peix d'Or is a giant steel sculpture created for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. It's a major landmark of the city and one of the symbols of post-Olympic Barcelona i the port area.
The sculpture depicts a fish, and on a sunny day, the sunlight reflects off the steel structure in gold, giving the appearance of a Goldfish.
The sculpture depicts a fish, and on a sunny day, the sunlight reflects off the steel structure in gold, giving the appearance of a Goldfish.
Written July 18, 2019
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perioddramafan
Vienna, VA21 contributions
Oct 2019
We saw architect Frank Gehry's sculpture t from a block away. Wish we could have gotten closer. Impressive netted sculpture. Is it a whale, a fish, a dolphin?
Written January 15, 2020
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DanG404
Sydney, Australia303 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
The Gold Fish sculpture is both modern and unique. You have a wonderful view from different angles along the esplanade. A great opportunity to capture some great photos.
Written December 19, 2019
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Dr_Waugh
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK8,131 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
A lovely sculpture, welcoming me back on my third visit to Barcelona. This area is very nice beside port Olympic. Enjoy people watching and good food and drink. As well as the art of course
Written October 30, 2019
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Pandamedic
Lichfield, UK5,905 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We spend the day at the beach and saw this structure on the way. I had no idea what it was meant to be until i saw it on TripAdvisor.
It was huge and looked impressive, even more so when the sun was setting.
It was huge and looked impressive, even more so when the sun was setting.
Written June 28, 2018
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