Sirenas de Segovia, Mythological sculptures in Plaza de Medina del Campo, Segovia, Spain
The two limestone sculptures display female heads with lion bodies, positioned on both sides of Juan Bravo's statue on a grand staircase.
The Segovia City Council commissioned Francisco Bellver y Collazos to create these sculptures in 1850, completing the installation in 1852 for 11,000 reales.
The sculptures reflect ancient Greek representations of sirens, featuring women's heads and lion bodies, diverging from the common fish-tailed interpretation.
The sculptures stand at the entrance of Plaza San Martin, marking a primary access point to the historic center of Segovia.
Despite being commissioned as mermaids, the artist created sphinx-like figures that have influenced the square's alternative name, Plaza de las Sirenas.
Location: Segovia
Inception: 1852
Creator: Francisco Bellver y Collazos
GPS coordinates: 40.94862,-4.12162
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:42
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