Monument to the Sieges of Zaragoza, War memorial in Plaza de los Sitios, Zaragoza, Spain
The granite and bronze monument features a central obelisk surrounded by detailed sculptures depicting scenes from the resistance against Napoleon's forces in 1808.
The monument, inaugurated in 1908, commemorates the defense of Zaragoza during two sieges by French troops in the Spanish War of Independence.
The sculptures by Agustí Querol Subirats represent the determination of Zaragoza citizens who defended their city street by street against invading forces.
The monument stands in the center of Plaza de los Sitios, accessible from multiple directions and near several public transportation stops.
The central obelisk reaches 23 meters in height and contains inscriptions of names from notable figures who participated in the defense of Zaragoza.
GPS coordinates: 41.64887,-0.87935
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:16
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