The Castellers Monument

The monument to the Castellers of Barcelona

The Barcelona audio-guided tour has you discover the famous wire monument which, under the appearance of an abstract work, actually pays tribute to the Castellers. This tradition deeply rooted in Catalan culture consists of forming human towers of several storeys.

The Catalan human castles

The castells, literally the castles, are human towers whose uncertain origin is said to go back to old Valencian dances that ended with a small tower. Having become a discipline in its own right, the practice today results in impressive constructions of six to ten storeys. It is always a child, wearing a helmet, who climbs to the top to crown the tower, before the eyes of a crowd holding its breath.

What there is to see

The monument, made of fine metal rods, suggests the slender silhouette of a human castle in full rise. It celebrates the spirit of solidarity, balance and courage that drives this tradition, inscribed in the cultural heritage. It is a fine tribute to a living practice, which can still be admired during the popular festivals of Catalonia.

Practical information

The monument to the Castellers is in the historic centre of Barcelona, in the public space. It can be contemplated freely at all hours and on the level, along the walk. The castells themselves can be admired during the traditional Catalan festivals.

What is a casteller?

It is a participant in the castells, these Catalan human towers of six to ten storeys, crowned by a helmeted child climbing to the top.

What does the monument represent?

A stylised human tower in wire, in tribute to the Catalan tradition of the castells and to its spirit of solidarity.