Columbus Monument

The Columbus Monument in Seville is a fountain ensemble with two stone columns topped by bronze ship prows and marble medallions bearing portraits. The structure rises from a circular water basin that makes it viewable from multiple directions.

The monument was financed in the early 20th century through public donations initiated by the director of the newspaper El Liberal, José Laguillo y Bonilla. It was completed in 1921 and has stood at this location since then.

The structure carries the names of Isabel and Ferdinand on bronze plaques, reminding people of Spain's maritime past. It occupies a prominent place in the city where locals and travelers pass through regularly.

The monument sits in a public plaza and is easy to reach on foot, allowing you to walk around the water basin from all sides. It is best visited during daylight to clearly see the fine details of the bronze plaques and marble work.

Atop the monument sits a bronze lion holding a globe, symbolizing the global power of the Spanish empire during the age of exploration. Many visitors notice this figure only when standing directly in front and looking upward.

Location: Seville

Inception: 1921

Creator: Juan Talavera y Heredia, Lorenzo Coullaut Valera

GPS coordinates: 37.38346,-5.98791

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40