Monument als caiguts, Memorial monument at Montjuïc Castle, Barcelona, Spain
Monument als caiguts is a memorial site on Montjuïc with multiple elements including arches, a central altar, a tomb with an obelisk, and a bronze sculpture. These components are arranged together to create a unified commemorative ensemble.
The site was created in 1940 through the work of several architects and sculptors who designed this memorial. Over time, inscriptions and symbols were modified to reflect changing social attitudes and meanings.
The name refers to fallen soldiers and carries deep meaning for local communities who remember them through this space. Visitors can observe how people use the site today and what symbols they leave as acts of remembrance.
The bronze sculpture known as the fallen angel is now housed in the Barcelona History Museum where it is preserved and accessible to visitors. If you want to see the original, visit the museum since other elements remain at their original location.
The monument was funded through public donations where residents raised money together for its creation. This community support reveals how important the memorial was to local people at the time.
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