The Golden Fish statue (Peix Daurat in Catalan, Pez Dorado in Spanish) quickly became one of the symbols of Barcelona following its unveiling.

Like many other buildings and attractions in Barcelona, the Golden Fish sculpture, designed by the Canadian architect Frank Gehry, was created to mark the 1992 Summer Olympic Games.

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The golden fish is 56 metres long and 35 metres high. It is constructed from bronze-coloured steel, forming an intricate latticework that makes brilliant use of the sun’s rays. When viewed from below against the blue sky, the sculpture truly gives the impression of a golden fish swimming on the surface of the Mediterranean Sea.

Peix Durat is situated beneath the Mapfre Tower, not far from Barceloneta beachand Ciutadella Park.

At night, the sculpture is not illuminated in any way.

How to get there

You’ll find the golden fish statue near the Port Olímpic marina; you can get there either on foot along the seafront promenade (about 2 km from the city centre) or by public transport.

• Metro– Ciutadella Vila Olímpicastation, approx. 250 metres away, line L4
• Buses–Passeig Marítimstop right by the statue, routes D20, V21, 47, 59, 136
• Tram–Ciutadella Vila Olímpicastop, approx. 450 metres away, lines T5, T6

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