Discreet and elegant, the Dama del Paraigua is a realistic sculpture that has become a symbol of the Parc de la Ciutadella. As if keeping watch over the park through rain and shine, the marble figure crowns the central fountain, reaching out her hand while holding a wrought-iron umbrella. She represents a woman from one of Barcelona’s socially and economically influential families.
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The sculpture, created by Roig Soler, was originally designed as an ornament for a fountain during the 1888 Universal Exhibition in Parc de la Ciutadella. Over the years, it has become one of the city’s most recognisable icons.
Take a closer look: the Dama del Paraigua gazes at no one and seems to be waiting for something. Many interpret her expression as a symbol of Barcelona’s discreet charm – a mix of reserve and elegant distance.
