Cristo del Otero, Religious monument at Otero hill, Palencia, Spain.
The concrete statue stands 21 meters tall with empty eye sockets and raised arms, forming a vertical silhouette against the Castilian landscape.
Construction of the monumental statue began in June 1930 and finished in February 1931, requiring 392 tons of materials to complete.
The statue merges post-cubist architecture with influences from ancient Greek and Byzantine art in its rigid hands and geometric body design.
Visitors can access the statue grounds without charge and explore the underground chapel containing a museum dedicated to sculptor Victorio Macho.
The sculptor Victorio Macho selected his final resting place in the crypt beneath the statue, connecting his life work with this monument.
Location: Palencia
Part of: Conjunto Histórico de la Ciudad de Palencia
GPS coordinates: 42.02831,-4.52941
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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