Monument to Columbus, Monument in Punta del Sebo, Spain
The Monument to Columbus stands 37 meters tall at the meeting point of the Tinto and Odiel rivers in Huelva, facing westward toward America.
American sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney created this monument in 1929 to commemorate Christopher Columbus and the Spanish sailors who supported his expedition.
The monument features bas-reliefs depicting Aztec, Inca, Mayan, and Christian motifs on its pedestal, representing the connection between European and American civilizations.
The structure, built with stones from Niebla quarries, includes an observation area at its base where visitors can view the confluence of two rivers.
The design draws inspiration from Egyptian monuments, as Whitney conceived the final form during her visit to Alexandria in January 1927.
Location: Huelva
Creator: Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
Official opening: 1929
Part of: Lugares colombinos
Website: http://andalucia.org/es/turismo-cultural/visitas/huelva/monumentos/monumento-a-la-fe-descubridora
GPS coordinates: 37.21229,-6.94037
Latest update: May 16, 2025 10:11
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