Monument to Jacinto Benavente, Madrid, Bronze memorial in El Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
The Monument to Jacinto Benavente features a bronze statue created by sculptor Victorio Macho, positioned in the Parterre section of El Retiro Park.
The monument was inaugurated on April 24, 1962, commemorating the Spanish playwright who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1922.
The memorial incorporates a female figure that represents theatrical elements from Benavente's works, which transformed Spanish drama from traditional verse to modern prose.
The monument offers wheelchair access and stands near multiple pathways, allowing visitors to observe it from different angles within El Retiro Park.
The sculpture combines both bust and memorial elements, creating a lasting tribute to a writer who produced 172 theatrical works throughout his lifetime.
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
GPS coordinates: 40.41531,-3.68690
Latest update: March 17, 2025 07:17
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