El abrazo, Memorial bronze sculpture at Plaza Antón Martín, Madrid, Spain.
El abrazo is a bronze sculpture at Plaza Antón Martín depicting a circle of figures holding one another. The work stands 4 meters tall with a diameter of 3.5 meters on a white stone base.
The monument commemorates five left-wing lawyers killed by far-right extremists in their office on Calle Atocha in 1977. This tragedy occurred during a period of major political upheaval in the country.
The sculpture depicts people embracing one another, symbolizing solidarity during a transformative period for the country. Visitors experience this sense of community and resistance as they walk around the figures.
The monument sits near Antón Martín Metro station between the Lavapiés and Barrio de las Letras neighborhoods. Multiple bus routes serve the area, making it easy to reach.
A granite plaque was added in 2007 bearing a quote from French poet Paul Éluard. The inscription serves as a reminder that the legacy of these lawyers must not be forgotten.
Location: Embajadores
Inception: 2003
Creator: Juan Genovés
Official opening: June 10, 2003
GPS coordinates: 40.41239,-3.69936
Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01
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