If you have ever walked the seafront in La Barceloneta you might have wondered this at some point: “What is this golden fish sculpture doing here?”. So today we share this post to solve the mystery. Because this golden fish sculpture in Barcelona has a raison d’être…
What is this golden fish sculpture?
It is 56 meters long and 36 meters high metal sculpture, an entrapment of intertwined metallic lines with a markedly abstract style. The scales of this fish turn golden when the sun shines on them. And it looks like he is ready to dive into the blue sea.
Who created the golden fish sculpture in Barcelona?
Golden Fish or Peix d’Or was built in1992 by Frank Gehry, a Canadian architect. This was his first project experimenting with computers to create its complex and curved forms.
What does this sculpture mean?
It has become one of the icons from post-olympic Barcelona. And actually, is also one of the icons of the city today.
Where is the golden fish located in Barcelona?
This sculpture is located South in Port Olímpic de Barcelona. Specifically between the two highest buildings in Barcelona: Torre Mapfre and Hotel Arts.
How to get there?
Buses: 47 or 59.
Subway: L4 (yellow line) La Barceloneta stop
Our suggestion: taking a walk
On a sunny Sunday morning here is the plan we suggest you to do: walk the seafront of la Barceloneta from the beginning to the finish line (the golden fish).
And if you want to keep uncovering stories and hidden gems in the city, we recommend you to keep reading the article Iconic Barcelona streets: Carrer Petritxol, to get to know better the sweetest street in Barcelona.
