Monument to Mendizábal

The Monument to Mendizábal is a bronze statue located in central Madrid's Plaza Tirso de Molina. The figure wears historical clothing with a Spanish cape and holds a document, standing on a stone pedestal in this busy public square.

The memorial was commissioned in 1855 and cast in Paris between 1856 and 1857, then unveiled in 1869 at its original location called Plaza del Progreso. The original bronze work was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s.

José Gragera y Herboso created this representation of Mendizábal, capturing the likeness of this Spanish politician who implemented significant liberal reforms.

The site sits on Plaza Tirso de Molina in central Madrid, easily reached from several metro stations and public transport hubs. The square is well-marked and surrounded by pedestrian areas where you can walk freely and view it from multiple angles.

The original bronze statue was melted down and destroyed during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s. The pedestal was later topped with a statue of Tirso de Molina, which explains the square's current name.

Location: Madrid

Creator: José Gragera y Herboso

Official opening: June 6, 1869

GPS coordinates: 40.41237,-3.70424

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42