La bella Lola, Bronze sculpture in Plaza del Fontán, Oviedo, Spain.
La bella Lola is a bronze sculpture of a young woman seated on a stone bench, her head resting contemplatively on her left arm. The figure stands between the fountain and the entrance of Arco de los Zapatos in Plaza del Fontán, with a wooden bench incorporated into the installation.
The sculpture was unveiled on August 11, 2009, commemorating the sister city partnership between Oviedo and Torrevieja through an official donation ceremony. The work emerged as a tribute to the historical ties connecting both communities.
The sculpture captures the feelings of women from Torrevieja saying goodbye to loved ones departing by sea, inspired by a traditional habanera song. This emotional connection bridges two cities through their shared cultural heritage.
The sculpture is located on Plaza del Fontán and easily accessible on foot as part of the central square. The integrated wooden seating allows visitors to sit and take in the surroundings.
This bronze figure is a scaled replica of the original artwork situated on the maritime promenade of Torrevieja, created by artist Carmen Fraile. This connection between two geographically separate installations creates a visible link between the sister cities.
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