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Monument to Isabella of Castile, Bronze equestrian monument in El Viso, Spain

The bronze and stone monument showcases Queen Isabella I of Castile mounted on horseback, accompanied by Cardinal Mendoza and Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba.

The monument, created by sculptor Manuel Oms y Canet, was inaugurated on November 30, 1883 to honor Queen Isabella's role in Spanish unification.

The neoclassical sculpture represents Isabella I as the influential monarch who sponsored Christopher Columbus's expedition and shaped Spanish history.

The monument stands at Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid's Chamartín District, near several public transportation options and recreational areas.

The equestrian statue incorporates detailed ornamentation and figures on both sides of the queen, demonstrating nineteenth-century sculptural techniques.

Location: El Viso

Inception: 1883

Creator: Manuel Oms

Made from material: bronze, stone

Address: Paseo Castellana 1 28046

GPS coordinates: 40.44033,-3.69070

Latest update: March 14, 2025 17:51

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