Monument to Isabella I of Castile and Christopher Columbus, Bronze monument and fountain in Plaza Isabel la Católica, Spain
The monument displays Queen Isabella seated on her throne while Christopher Columbus stands before her in a position of respect and allegiance.
Created by sculptor Mariano Benlliure, this memorial opened in 1892 to mark 400 years since Columbus first traveled to the Americas.
The bronze figures represent the moment when Queen Isabella agreed to support Columbus's expedition, leading to European contact with the Americas.
Located at the intersection of Gran Via and Calle Reyes Católicos, the monument stands near Granada's central shopping and dining district.
Local citizens revealed the monument ahead of schedule in November 1892 when Queen Regent Maria Christina declined to attend the ceremony.
Location: Granada
Inception: 1892
Creator: Mariano Benlliure
Official opening: 1892
GPS coordinates: 37.17563,-3.59746
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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