Monument a Prim, monument in Reus, Spain

The Monument a Prim is a sculptural monument in the centre of Plaça de Prim in Reus, inaugurated in 1893. Sculptor Lluís Puiggener i Fernández made the statue and architect Pere Caselles i Tarrats designed the base. The rectangular pedestal rises on three steps and carries a cornice in three superimposed bodies, with medallions of shields and reliefs of Prim's military feats and the capture of Castillejos. Ten cast-iron cannons by Pau Figueras, joined by chains, enclose the statue.

The monument was planned in 1882 to honor Joan Prim, a local military and political figure who died in 1870 and was instrumental in the Revolution of 1868. Construction was delayed due to political disagreements and debates over the design, with the statue finally unveiled in 1893.

The square was renamed for Prim in 1882, when the city also agreed to raise the monument. The ten cast-iron cannons ringing the statue, made by Reus sculptor Pau Figueras, imitate those used at the Battle of Castillejos and are joined by chains. In August 1936 POUM militants removed the general's sword, leaving him apparently saluting with a raised fist.

The monument sits in Plaza de Prim in central Reus and is easily accessible on foot, with sidewalks and nearby streets providing convenient access. The square is clean and well-maintained, with plenty of space to walk around and view the carved reliefs and iron cannon supports.

In August 1936 POUM militants removed General Prim's sword, making him appear to salute with a raised fist. In early 1937 CNT members tried to demolish the statue because it depicted a military figure, but the city's Public Order Delegation stopped them in time. The monument was dismantled in 1975 for an underground car park and reinstalled in 1977.