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Goya memorial, Bronze and marble monument in Plaza del Pilar, Zaragoza, Spain.

The monument features a standing figure of Francisco Goya holding a brush and canvas, accompanied by sculptures of traditional Spanish figures below.

The memorial was inaugurated on October 8, 1960, after initial proposals during the 1946 bicentennial celebrations of Goya's birth were delayed due to funding.

Federico Marés created bronze sculptures depicting majos and majas from rural Spanish life, drawing inspiration from Goya's tapestry designs.

The monument stands near the Cathedral of Salvador and La Lonja, making it an accessible stop on a walking tour of central Zaragoza.

A 1990 renovation by architect Ricardo Usón transformed the memorial's surroundings into water features, altering the original intimate setting intended by the sculptor.

Location: Zaragoza

Inception: 1960

Architects: José Beltrán Navarro

Creator: Frederic Marès i Deulovol

Made from material: bronze, marble

Part of: Conjunto Histórico de Zaragoza

GPS coordinates: 41.65550,-0.87677

Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:06

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