Monument to the Spanish Constitution of 1978, Madrid, Constitutional monument in El Viso, Madrid, Spain
The Monument to the Spanish Constitution of 1978 in El Viso is a modern stone structure that represents different articles of the fundamental law through its physical design. The arrangement of elements and inscriptions makes the philosophy of the Constitution tangible for those who visit.
The monument was inaugurated in 1982 and marks Spain's transition from Franco's dictatorship to a democratic parliamentary system. The 1978 Constitution was the crucial document that enabled this shift in the country's direction.
This monument symbolizes the founding values of modern Spanish democracy and reminds visitors of the importance of constitutional rights in everyday life. The inscriptions and design elements speak to the collective choice of Spanish citizens to embrace freedom and the rule of law.
The monument is easily reached by public transportation and sits in a quiet residential area in the northern part of the city. Information plaques are positioned at the site to explain the content and meaning of the Constitution.
The architect Miguel Angel Ruiz Larrea designed elements that symbolize individual constitutional articles and their specific meanings within the structure. Each design choice was intentional in expressing a message of the Constitution.
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