Statue of Emilia Pardo Bazán, Madrid, Limestone statue in Universidad district, Madrid, Spain.
The statue features a full-length figure of Emilia Pardo Bazán standing on a stone pedestal next to Calle de la Princesa in Madrid.
King Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenie presided over the official inauguration ceremony of the statue on June 24, 1926, with speeches from notable figures.
The monument represents the recognition of women in Spanish literature, funded through contributions from women across Spain and Argentina.
Located at coordinates 40.4263135, -3.7128334, the statue stands near Palacio de Liria and is surrounded by the recently named Jardines de las Feministas.
Rafael Vela del Castillo sculpted the figure while architect Pedro Muguruza designed the pedestal, combining their expertise in this commemorative work.
Location: Universidad
Inception: 1926
Architects: Pedro Muguruza
Creator: Rafael Vela del Castillo
Official opening: June 24, 1926
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 40.42631,-3.71283
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:31
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