Escultura eqüestre de Borrell II, Travertine equestrian sculpture in Plaza de la Fira, Cardona, Spain.
The Escultura eqüestre de Borrell II is an equestrian figure made of travertine in Plaza de la Fira in Cardona, depicting Count Borrell II mounted on a horse. The work was created in 1986 by sculptor Josep Maria Subirachs and consists of three meters of figure height mounted on a one-and-a-half-meter base.
The sculpture was created to commemorate Count Borrell II, who granted Cardona a town charter in 986, laying the foundation for municipal governance. This grant marked an important moment in the history of the territory between Barcelona and local settlements.
The monument reflects the medieval connection between the County of Barcelona and Cardona, shaped by treaties and the granting of town privileges. Visitors can appreciate this relationship through the equestrian figure that dominates the central plaza, where locals and tourists pass regularly.
The work stands year-round on Plaza de la Fira and is freely accessible from all sides for viewing. The plaza is situated in the town center and easily reached on foot, with the surrounding area offering good vantage points for photographs and walking tours.
The travertine used for this sculpture was sourced from quarries in the Almeria region and selected specifically for this work. The choice of this light, textured stone gives the equestrian figure distinctive presence and visibility on the public plaza.
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