Monument to General Arsenio Martínez-Campos, Bronze equestrian statue in Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain.
The Monument to General Arsenio Martínez-Campos is a bronze equestrian statue in Retiro Park showing the general mounted on a horse. The figure stands on a limestone base with military decorations and bronze reliefs depicting various battle scenes.
The monument was unveiled in 1907 by King Alfonso XIII and honors General Martínez-Campos, who led the 1874 coup that restored the Bourbon monarchy. The sculpture was created by Mariano Benlliure and funded through public subscription.
The monument displays military symbols and battle scenes carved into its structure, reflecting how soldiers and armed forces were portrayed in public memory. The plaza serves as a place where visitors can reflect on Spain's military history.
The monument is located in Plaza Guatemala within Retiro Park and is accessible through multiple park entrances. Its proximity to public transportation makes it easy to reach and visit.
The base of the monument bears inscriptions of military campaigns in Cuba, Catalonia, and Africa, documenting a wide military career. Bronze trophies on the pedestal represent cavalry and infantry forces, showing the different branches of the armed forces.
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