Peace Dove, Metal sculpture at Zurriola Beach, Spain.
The Peace Dove is a metal sculpture with extended wings measuring 9 meters wide and 7 meters tall, standing at the eastern end of Zurriola Beach against the Cantabrian Sea. The structure combines metal framework with polyester fiber elements.
In the late 1980s, the San Sebastián City Council commissioned Néstor Basterretxea to create a monumental symbol of the city's commitment to peace, freedom and coexistence. The council bought the work through the 'Esculturas en la calle' budget for 10 million pesetas. It was inaugurated on 21 December 1988 on the Zurriola promenade, facing the Bay of Biscay. Works on the Kursaal Congress Centre forced its move on 18 October 1998 to Aita Donostia Plaza by Anoeta Stadium; on 10 December 2014 it returned to Zurriola.
The sculpture shows San Sebastian's commitment to peace through public art on its waterfront. It exists alongside other outdoor installations that visitors encounter while walking along the coast.
The sculpture sits at the eastern end of Zurriola, easily reached via the coastal promenade from the beach. Access is open at any time, allowing visitors to walk by freely at their convenience.
The sculpture was purposefully built from durable materials to withstand the strong coastal winds and salt spray of the Cantabrian Sea. This material choice has proven essential for its survival on the exposed beach.
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