Monumento a la Batalla de Talavera, Talavera de la Reina, Military monument in Talavera de la Reina, Spain.
The 27-meter tall concrete structure features three plumes weighing 300 kilograms each, crowned by a bronze laurel wreath at its summit point.
The monument commemorates the Battle of Talavera of July 1809, where British and Spanish forces defeated Napoleon's army with over 13,800 casualties.
The names of military units from Spain, France, and Britain that participated in the battle are engraved on the stone surfaces.
The memorial stands near the A-5 highway at the southern base of Cerro de Medellin, making it easily accessible for visitors driving through Spain.
The three concrete plumes represent the Spanish, French, and British armies that fought in the battle, symbolizing the international nature of the conflict.
Location: Talavera de la Reina
Official opening: October 2, 1990
GPS coordinates: 39.98534,-4.84750
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:42
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