Monument als castellers, Bronze monument on Rambla Nova, Tarragona, Spain.
The Monument als Castellers is a large bronze sculpture on Rambla Nova featuring 222 human figures arranged in a tower formation. Musicians are positioned at the base, representing the musical accompaniment that supports this Catalan tradition.
The sculpture was inaugurated in 1999 by artist Francesc Anglès i Garcia to honor the human tower tradition that began in the 18th century. It documents a practice that has been part of Catalan culture for hundreds of years.
The sculpture incorporates faces of notable Catalans such as Pau Casals, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Gaudí, and Joan Miró within its bronze figures. This choice reflects how deeply the tradition connects to the region's artistic and cultural identity.
The monument is accessible year-round on Rambla Nova and can be viewed from multiple angles. Morning light enhances the bronze details beautifully, making early visits particularly rewarding.
The sculpture captures a four-level tower at the precise moment when the top person reaches the summit, weighing 12 tons total. This frozen moment of tension and triumph gives the composition particular power and impact.
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