Monument to Beatriz Galindo, Madrid, Bronze statue in Puerta del Ángel, Madrid, Spain.
The Monument to Beatriz Galindo is a life-size bronze figure standing in a contemplative pose beside a granite pedestal in the Puerta del Ángel neighborhood. The statue depicts a woman in historical dress surrounded by details that point to her scholarly work.
The monument was created in 1999 by sculptor José Luis Parés Parra and commemorates a scholar who taught in the 15th century and was the first woman in Spain to receive a university degree. Its creation marks modern recognition of a historical figure whose significance had long been overlooked.
The monument honors a woman who worked as a Latin teacher at court in the 15th century and had unusual educational opportunities for her time. Her story shows how remarkable it was for a woman to teach and be recognized during that era.
The statue sits at a busy corner and is easily reached on foot by walking along the main avenue. It is best visited on a clear day when the bronze surface gleams in the sun and all the inscriptions are clearly visible.
The statue bears inscriptions in Latin language that recall her role as a learned educator and are rarely noticed by passersby. These hidden texts make the monument more than just a bronze figure—it is a kind of history book in words.
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