Verraco de Villanueva del Campillo

The Verraco measures 243 centimeters in height, 250 centimeters in length, and 150 centimeters in width, making it the largest stone animal figure in the Iberian Peninsula.

The granite sculpture dates back to the fourth or third century BCE and belongs to a collection of over 400 zoomorphic monuments created by the Vettones across Spain and Portugal.

These stone monuments were placed strategically in open fields, functioning as territorial markers and protective symbols for livestock during the pre-Roman Vettones civilization.

The sculpture stands in its original location in Villanueva del Campillo, accessible via the road from Ávila to Plasencia, followed by a local route to the village.

The original granite block used for carving this animal figure weighed approximately 24 tons, though the current sculpture weighs about 15 tons after restoration.

Location: Villanueva del Campillo

Height: 243 cm

Length: 250 cm

Width: 150 cm

Subject: cattle, bull

Made from material: granite

GPS coordinates: 40.57696,-5.17951

Latest update: November 3, 2025 12:16