Monument to Rafael Casanova - Free Audio Guide
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Monument a Rafael Casanova, Carrer d'Alí Bei, la Dreta de l'Eixample, Eixample, Barcelona, Barcelonès, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08001, España
The Monument to Rafael Casanova is a striking sculpture situated at the junction of Ronda de Sant Pere and Ali Bei Street in Barcelona. Designed by the sculptor Rossend Nobas in 1888, it commemorates Rafael Casanova i Comes, the last conseller en cap of Barcelona. This monument, reflecting the 19th-century commemorative style, is classified as a local cultural heritage site. Visitors will find it an important symbol of Catalan nationalism. The site is accessible and free to enter, making it a favourite among tourists in the Eixample district.