Monument to Calvo Sotelo

The Monument to Calvo Sotelo is a public work at Plaza de Castilla in Madrid featuring a central sculpture with relief panels on the sides. The structure sits on an elevated platform positioned to align with the distinctive Puerta de Europa towers.

The monument was created in 1960 by architect Manuel Manzano-Monís and sculptor Carlos Ferreira de la Torre to honor Spanish politician José Calvo Sotelo. In 1992 the work was relocated and restored, receiving a new position on the elevated platform.

The monument displays design elements typical of 1960s Spanish architecture with relief panels that depict important historical events. The site reflects how this era used monumental art to commemorate significant public figures.

The monument sits near the Puerta de Europa towers and is easily reached via Plaza de Castilla metro station or several bus lines. The location benefits from good public transportation connections in a central area of the city.

The monument was deliberately positioned to create a visual connection with the Puerta de Europa towers. This alignment was part of larger urban planning for Madrid's northern district.

Location: Chamartín

Inception: 1960

Architects: Manuel Manzano-Monís y Mancebo

Creator: Carlos Ferreira de la Torre

Official opening: July 13, 1960

GPS coordinates: 40.46519,-3.68942

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29