La República, Bronze sculpture in Nou Barris district, Barcelona, Spain
Description
La República is a bronze figure standing on a steel base at Plaça de Llucmajor in the Nou Barris district, positioned where three major avenues meet. The monument includes a marble medallion portrait integrated into its design.
History
The monument was created in 1934 but removed from its original location in 1939 during a period of political suppression. It remained absent from public view until its restoration many years later.
Culture
The figure represents the Spanish Republic and embodies a political ideal that remains important to many residents of Barcelona. The sculpture serves as a gathering point where people acknowledge this historical identity.
Practical
The sculpture is located at an accessible intersection in Nou Barris, easily reached by several tram and bus routes. Daytime visits are recommended when the area is most active and well-lit.
Did you know?
The sculpture was reinstalled on a date that echoes another important historical event, making the timing itself part of the monument's meaning. This deliberate choice highlights how the reinstallation was understood as a symbolic moment.
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