Monumento a Manolete

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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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