Monumento a La Raza, Sevilla, Marble monument in María Luisa Park, Seville, Spain
The Monumento a La Raza is a marble work in Parque de María Luisa, positioned near the north tower of Plaza de España. The stone piece displays inscribed verses on its surface and stands as a simple, upright column.
The monument was unveiled in 1929 during the Ibero-American Exposition, which made Seville a center for cultural and economic exchange. The event marked an important moment of urban modernization and international connection.
The inscribed words come from a poem by Rubén Darío and speak to shared identity within the Spanish-speaking world. Visitors can read the verses that honor connections between different nations and their common heritage.
The monument stands freely in the park and is easy to reach when approaching the area north of Plaza de España. Access is unrestricted, and the surrounding park provides plenty of space for exploration and photography.
An earlier plan would have erected a large concrete structure in a different part of the city, complete with restaurants and viewing platforms at the top. The architect Santiago Martínez chose instead a far simpler design that fits better within the park landscape.
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