San Fernando monument, Bronze equestrian monument in Plaza Nueva, Seville, Spain.
The San Fernando monument is a bronze equestrian statue of King Ferdinand III on a rectangular stone base. The pedestal features relief carvings and four historical figures representing people who played roles in Seville's conquest.
The first stone was laid in 1877 under King Alfonso XII and construction finished in 1924. The project spanned nearly 50 years and reflects how Seville honored its medieval rulers during the modern era.
The four figures on the pedestal represent key people connected to Seville's conquest and its expansion. They show visitors the faces of those who shaped the city's early story.
The monument sits in Plaza Nueva at the city center, easily reached on foot from the cathedral and city hall. The square has good public transit connections and nearby parking options.
The 1924 opening ceremony featured a religious procession with the Virgin of the Kings, linking the monument to Christian tradition. This mixing of royal and sacred symbols reflected how closely political and religious power were intertwined in Seville's past.
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