Agustina de Aragón memorial, Bronze war memorial in Plaza del Portillo, Zaragoza, Spain
The Agustina de Aragón memorial is a bronze work on Plaza del Portillo in Zaragoza that depicts her figure standing atop a cannon, surrounded by sculptural groups and relief details on a stone base. The composition uses multiple artistic layers to tell the story across the entire structure.
Sculptor Mariano Benlliure created this memorial in 1908 to honor the defense of Zaragoza against French forces during the Peninsular War. The work celebrates Agustina and her contemporaries who fought in the city's resistance.
The memorial displays representations of six other women from the Peninsular War, showing how female combatants contributed to Spain's military history.
The memorial sits on a central plaza near the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Portillo, where information panels explain the history of the Sieges. This location makes it easy to explore the area and learn about related historical events.
The pedestal features a bronze group showing a Spanish lion attacking an eagle, symbolizing the conflict between Spanish and French powers. This detail gives the work a political dimension that visitors often miss.
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