La Dama del Manzanares

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La Dama del Manzanares, Abstract sculpture in Parque Lineal del Manzanares, Madrid, Spain.

The bronze and steel sculpture measures 13 meters in height and represents a woman's head facing north toward Madrid's urban center.

Created by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés in 2003, the sculpture stands on La Atalaya hill, designed by architect Ricardo Bofill.

The sculpture functions as a central element of public art in Madrid, integrating modern artistic expression into the natural park environment.

Located at the highest point of the park, the sculpture features 24 projectors that change colors according to the different seasons.

The sculpture weighs 8 tons and sits atop a 21-meter-high pyramidal platform, offering views of the surrounding parkland and city.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 2003

Creator: Manolo Valdés

Address: C/ Embajadores 320

GPS coordinates: 40.37769,-3.68657

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:27

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