Francisco Franco, Bronze sculpture in Plaza de España, Oviedo, Spain
The monument features three main elements with statues of Neptune riding a dolphin, Apollo looking at the sun, and goddess Hera in the center.
Created by sculptor Juan de Ávalos in 1977, the monument originally displayed a bronze medallion with Francisco Franco's image until its removal in 2015.
The sculpture incorporates classical mythology through the representations of Neptune, god of the sea, Apollo, god of the sun, and Hera, queen of gods.
The monument stands in Plaza de España, a central square in Oviedo that connects several main streets and serves as a reference point.
The construction cost reached nearly ten million pesetas, funded through private donations and contributions from official organizations in the region.
Location: Oviedo
Creator: Juan Ávalos García-Taborda
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.36071,-5.85264
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:45
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