Eloy Gonzalo 'Cascorro'

Eloy Gonzalo 'Cascorro' is a bronze statue in Plaza de Cascorro in Madrid showing a soldier holding a torch in one hand and an oil can in the other. The work was created by sculptor Aniceto Marinas and stands in the center of a busy area near the El Rastro market.

The statue was erected in 1901 by Madrid's city government to honor Eloy Gonzalo Garcia, a soldier of historical significance. It connects to a 1897 event that became an important chapter in the country's past.

The statue portrays a Spanish soldier in period military dress and serves as a public artwork marking an important moment for the city. Visitors stop here to pay respects while exploring the surrounding neighborhood and market life.

The monument sits on Plaza de Cascorro in the heart of the neighborhood and is easy to reach while exploring the surrounding streets and market. The area around the square is walkable and offers several routes to reach both the statue and the nearby market.

The inscriptions carved into the pedestal of the monument bear dates and dedications that are directly engraved into the work. These details help visitors understand when and in whose honor this artwork was originally placed.