Statue of Isabella of Portugal, Bronze sculpture in Plaza de la Constitución, Albacete, Spain
The Statue of Isabella of Portugal stands on a large pedestal with classical Renaissance elements in Plaza de la Constitución. It shows the princess in period clothing with the attributes of her high station.
Isabella arrived in the city in 1526 when she married King Charles I of Spain. Her time in Albacete lasted roughly 13 years and shaped the local history of that era.
The statue shows Isabella as a link between the city and royal Spain of her era. Visitors can observe the fine details of her clothing and symbols that reflect her status.
The monument stands in the middle of the main square and is easily accessible from all sides. It serves as a good reference point for navigating the city center.
The original of this statue was created in 1564 by Leone Leoni and now resides in the Prado Museum in Madrid. Albacete displays this replica to maintain the historical connection to the queen.
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