La pescadera

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La pescadera, Bronze sculpture in Plaza del Pescado, Oviedo, Spain

The bronze figure represents a fishmonger woman cast in detailed form, positioned at the entrance of Plaza del Pescado in central Oviedo.

Sebastian Miranda created this sculpture in 2005 to honor the character of Saturnina Requejo, a notable figure from local theater productions.

The sculpture reflects the importance of fishmongers in northern Spanish coastal communities and their role in local commerce and daily life.

Visitors can locate the sculpture at coordinates 43°21'37.771"N and 5°50'39.102"W, near the Plaza Trascorrales in the historic district.

The sculpture captures a moment of surprise, with the figure appearing to emerge from deep thoughts as people pass by the plaza.

GPS coordinates: 43.36045,-5.84428

Latest update: May 5, 2025 12:25

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