Topos V

Topos V, Barcelona (Monuments) — Fig. 01Topos V© Mutari · Public domain

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About Topos V

In the Plaça del Rei in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter stands the iron sculpture Topos V by the Basque artist Eduardo Chillida. Created in 1986, the work was acquired by the city after it was exhibited at the Fundació Joan Miró. The artist himself recommended the location, since the geometric form, the brown color, and the texture of the closed dihedral angle enter into a harmonious dialogue with the surrounding medieval architecture. Here you'll find a perfect complement between contemporary art and historic buildings such as the Palau Reial Major, the royal chapel of Santa Àgata, and the Casa Padellàs. The rounded forms in the design also suggest the letter B for Barcelona, or medieval arches.

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Monuments
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Address: Pl. del Rei
08002 Barcelona, Spain
District: Ciutat Vella
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Coordinates: 41.38399° N · 2.17757° E
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Identifier: ID 7d4c962e-21e…

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FAQ about Topos V

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What is Topos V in Barcelona?

Topos V is an iron sculpture by the Basque artist Eduardo Chillida on the Plaça del Rei in Barcelona. Chillida created the work in 1986. The city of Barcelona acquired the sculpture after it had been exhibited at the Fundació Joan Miró.

Why is the Topos V sculpture located on the Plaça del Rei?

Eduardo Chillida himself recommended the Plaça del Rei in Barcelona as the location for Topos V. The geometric form, the brown color, and the texture of the closed dihedral angle enter into a harmonious dialogue with the square's medieval architecture. The rounded forms in the design are also interpreted as an allusion to the letter B for Barcelona or to medieval arches.

Where exactly is Topos V in Barcelona?

Topos V stands on the Plaça del Rei (Pl. del Rei) in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, which is part of the Ciutat Vella district. Historic buildings such as the Palau Reial Major, the royal chapel of Santa Àgata, and the Casa Padellàs surround the sculpture. Here you can experience contemporary art right next to medieval buildings.

What can you visit around Topos V in Barcelona?

Around Topos V on the Plaça del Rei in Barcelona, several museums and historic sites are just a few yards away. travelguide195 lists, for example, the Museu d'Història de Barcelona and the Casa Padellàs (MUHBA) at about 36 feet away, the Palau Reial Major at about 66 feet, and the Roman city wall of Barcelona and the Mirador de Muralla at about 89 feet. Also very close are the Saló del Tinell (about 135 feet), the Palau del Lloctinent (about 138 feet), and the Capella de Santa Àgueda (about 157 feet).

Are there restaurants near Topos V in Barcelona?

Yes, around Topos V in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter you'll find a wide selection of restaurants. travelguide195 lists around 535 restaurants within 500 meters of the Plaça del Rei.

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