Barcelona, Spain – Aduana and Embarcadero at the Puerta de la Paz – Postcard

This historical postcard showcases a bustling waterfront scene at the Aduana (Customs House) and Embarcadero (Pier) near the Puerta de la Paz in Barcelona, Spain. The view includes the Columbus Monument (Monumento a Colón) towering in the background, the ornate Customs House, and the busy port with boats, pedestrians, and early 20th-century travelers.
The Puerta de la Paz (Gate of Peace) is located at the foot of La Rambla, Barcelona’s most famous boulevard, where the city meets the harbor. This area was a key maritime gateway for travelers arriving by sea, with passenger docks and the Customs House (Aduana) playing a vital role in international trade and tourism.
The Columbus Monument, inaugurated in 1888 for the Barcelona Universal Exposition, stands at the center of this lively square. The bronze statue of Christopher Columbus, pointing toward the sea, symbolizes his historic voyage from Spain to the New World. The Customs House, visible on the left, is an architectural masterpiece from the late 19th century, reflecting Barcelona’s importance as a trade hub in the Mediterranean.
The reverse side of the postcard includes a printed Spanish "Tarjeta Postal" format.
Reverse Text (Printed Description):
"ADUANA Y EMBARCADERO. Llamado el del Puerto de la Paz y corresponde al MUELLE DE ATARAZANAS 315 metros donde todo pasajero efectúa su desembarco. Cerca está la Aduana para el reconocimiento de equipajes."
(Translation: "CUSTOMS HOUSE AND PIER. Known as the Port of Peace, it corresponds to the Shipyard Pier, 315 meters away, where all passengers disembark. Nearby is the Customs House for luggage inspection.")
Front Text:
"Barcelona – 9 – Aduana y Embarcadero de la Puerta de la Paz." (Spanish: Customs House and Pier of the Gate of Peace)
"9 – Liminpostejo Kaj Elŝipiĝejo de la Pordo de la Paco." (Esperanto: Customs House and Pier of the Gate of Peace)
Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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