Monument to the Discoverers, Stone monument in Palos de la Frontera, Spain
The limestone and concrete Monument to the Discoverers rises 54.90 meters into the sky, featuring a hexagonal pedestal topped with an Earth globe.
Ricardo Velázquez Bosco designed this structure for the 400th anniversary of Columbus's journey, with its inauguration taking place on October 12, 1892.
Three sculpted heads representing Aztec, Maya, and Taino civilizations were discovered during the 2011 column disassembly, adding cultural depth to the monument.
Located near the La Rábida monastery, visitors can access the monument by following signs from the Palos de la Frontera town center.
The 2014 restoration returned the Earth orb and crown to the monument, reversing changes made during the 1960s modifications.
Location: Palos de la Frontera
Architects: Ricardo Velázquez Bosco
GPS coordinates: 37.20767,-6.92396
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:26
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