Columbus Monument, Memorial statue and fountain at Paseo de Catalina de Ribera, Spain.
The Columbus Monument features two stone columns with bronze ship prows and marble medallions depicting Columbus and the Catholic Monarchs seal.
The monument was funded through public subscription initiated by El Liberal newspaper director José Laguillo y Bonilla and completed in 1921.
The 23-meter tall structure includes representations of Isabel and Fernando's names on bronze plaques, reflecting Spain's maritime exploration legacy.
The monument stands in a circular fountain basin, offering visitors multiple angles for viewing the detailed bronze and marble elements.
At the monument's summit, a sculptured lion holds an orb, symbolizing the Spanish empire's global reach during the age of exploration.
Location: Seville
Inception: 1921
Creator: Juan Talavera y Heredia, Lorenzo Coullaut Valera
GPS coordinates: 37.38346,-5.98791
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:56
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