Monumento a Manolete, Bronze and limestone monument in Plaza del Conde de Priego, Córdoba, Spain
The monument features a full-size representation of the bullfighter Manolete, created by sculptor Manuel Álvarez Laviada using granite, limestone, and bronze materials.
The monument was inaugurated on May 8, 1956, commemorating Manuel Rodríguez Sánchez, who began his career at La Maestranza bullring in Seville in 1939.
The statue stands as a testament to Spanish bullfighting tradition, marking the achievements of one of the five recognized Califas del Toreo of Córdoba.
Visitors can find the monument at coordinates 37°53'22.88"N, 4°46'32.30"W in the city center, near other historical attractions of Córdoba.
The sculpture captures Manolete's characteristic sideways stance, which distinguished his bullfighting style and brought him recognition across Spain and Latin America.
Location: Córdoba
Inception: 1956
Creator: Manuel Álvarez Laviada
Made from material: granite, limestone, bronze
GPS coordinates: 37.88969,-4.77564
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:47
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