Elogio del horizonte, Concrete sculpture in Cimadevilla, Gijón, Spain
The Elogio del Horizonte stands 10 meters tall on Santa Catalina Hill, featuring curved concrete pillars that frame views of the Cantabrian Sea.
Eduardo Chillida constructed this monumental concrete sculpture in 1990, following multiple preliminary designs using steel and wood scale models.
The structure represents the relationship between humans and nature through its architectural form, earning the local nickname 'King Kong's Toilet'.
Visitors can walk through the sculpture from sunrise to sunset, although wheelchair access remains limited due to the hilltop location.
The concrete surface changes appearance through natural erosion from salt and wind, transforming the industrial material into a weathered structure.
Location: Gijón
Inception: 1990
Creator: Eduardo Chillida
Official opening: June 9, 1990
Height: 10 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 43.54908,-5.66304
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:29
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