The monument weighs approximately 100 tons and is constructed using galvanized steel and high-resistance laminated glass.
The colorful glass panels were produced by Tecnoglass, a local company that is one of the world's largest manufacturers of architectural glass.
The base of the monument features a 2,000-square-meter plaza intended for public gatherings and cultural activities.
The sculpture was conceptualized through a public design contest held by the Barranquilla local government.
The colors of the glass represent the diverse cultures and the Caribbean heritage of the Atlántico department.
Ventana al Mundo is a 47-meter-tall landmark sculpture located on the main traffic circle at the intersection of the Circunvalar road and Via 40 in Barranquilla. Designed by Diana Escorcia Borelly and sponsored by Tecnoglass, it symbolizes the industrial growth and architectural modernization of the city. The structure consists of two steel towers connected by a bridge, featuring over 1,000 colored glass panels. It is designed to be a gateway to Barranquilla, positioned prominently for travelers entering from the city's northern industrial sector. The installation functions as a public park with extensive open spaces and pedestrian walkways surrounding the monument base. It was inaugurated in 2018 to coincide with the Central American and Caribbean Games. The design incorporates a sophisticated LED lighting system that illuminates the glass panels at night, changing colors based on specific events or holidays.
From the pedestrian walkway directly at the foot of the monument, looking upward at the converging steel towers.
Visit after dark to see the programmed LED lighting display, which is the structure's most significant visual feature.
Wear sunscreen and a hat if visiting during the day, as the monument is located in an open, unsheltered traffic circle with little natural shade.
Take advantage of the on-site security presence, which makes this one of the safer public outdoor spaces in the city.
Do not attempt to walk across the busy surrounding highway intersections; use the designated pedestrian paths within the rotunda area.
Casual, but avoid climbing on the installation or restricted landscaped garden areas.
