Caracola, A Coruña, Steel sculpture in Torre Park, A Coruña, Spain.
Caracola is a ten-meter-high steel sculpture in a park in A Coruña featuring a spiral seashell shape. The work is made from weather-resistant steel designed to endure the coastal environment.
Artist Moncho Amigo created this work in 1994. After damage from weather conditions, it was replaced with an identical new version in 2023.
The sculpture depicts a seashell, reminding visitors of the city's deep connection to the sea. People in A Coruña associate this work with their relationship to fishing and ocean life.
The sculpture stands outdoors in the park and is easy to see and reach from the main pathways. Visitors should note that the work is exposed to sea winds and coastal weather conditions.
Local fishermen greet this sculpture when they depart for their fishing grounds in the Gran Sol. This gesture shows how deeply rooted the work is in the daily world of seafarers.
Location: A Coruña
Inception: 1994
Creator: Moncho Amigo
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Made from material: weathering steel
GPS coordinates: 43.38904,-8.40081
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:28
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