| The Arc de Triomf of Barcelona was made as | | | | Josep Vilaseca as the grand entrance for the |
| principal entry, in 1888, for the Universal Exhibition, | | | | 1888 Universal Exhibition. Though it is similar in size |
| which was located in the park of the Ciudadella. | | | | and sense to the traditional triumphal arches of |
| The frieze on the front, created by Josep | | | | ancient Rome, this one does not refer to any |
| Reynᳬ represents Barcelona welcoming | | | | specific military triumph that anyone can recall. In |
| visitors. The frieze at the back was made by | | | | fact, Catalunya's last military triumph of note may |
| Josep Llimona which represents a delivery of | | | | have been Jaume I el Conqueridor's 1229 |
| prizes. The Plaç¡ de l?Arc de Triomf was the | | | | conquest of the Moors in Mallorca - as suggested |
| monumental gateway which led to the enclosure | | | | by the bats, always part of Jaume I's coat of |
| of the 1888 World Fair. | | | | arms, on either side of the arch itself. |
| This imposing, exposed-redbrick arch was built by | | | | |