Monument to Pío Baroja, Literary monument in Cuesta de Moyano, Madrid, Spain
The Monument to Pío Baroja features a bronze statue of the Spanish writer seated at the top of Cuesta de Moyano. The location sits at the intersection with Paseo del Prado, surrounded by bookstalls and near the Retiro Park entrance.
The monument was approved by municipal agreement in 1978 and later moved to its current location in 2007 during the Recoletos-Prado remodeling project. The relocation was part of a major urban renewal effort in the area.
The statue honors a writer from the Generation of 98 who focused on Basque traditions and Spanish society in his work. His novels shaped how readers understood these regional cultures and their place in Spain.
The site is easily reached on foot as it sits at a well-marked street intersection with clear visibility. Its proximity to the park and bookstalls makes it a natural stopping point while walking through the neighborhood.
The statue marks a location where the writer himself frequently walked during his years in Madrid. This connects his literary legacy directly to an authentic place in the city's geography and daily life.
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