Monumento al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús del Cerro de los Ángeles, Religious monument and minor basilica in Cerro de los Ángeles, Getafe, Spain.
The monument features an 11.5-meter statue of Christ with outstretched arms standing atop a 26-meter pedestal inscribed with 'Regno en España'. The sanctuary beneath serves as an active place for religious worship.
King Alfonso XIII inaugurated the original monument on May 30, 1919, but it was destroyed in 1936. Reconstruction took place between 1944 and 1965.
The monument displays sculptural groups representing Spain's missionary work, featuring Isabella I of Castile, Christopher Columbus, and Junípero Serra. These figures tell the story of historical figures who shaped the nation.
The site sits on a hilltop offering views of the surrounding area, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Information signs on-site help visitors understand the different parts of the complex.
The monument stands at the geographical center of the Iberian Peninsula, a rare distinction for a religious structure of this scale. The remains of the original structure are visible in front of the current building and tell of its troubled past.
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