Monument to Hernán Cortés, Bronze statue in Medellín, Spain
The statue portrays Hernán Cortés in military attire, holding the Castilian standard while standing on fragments of Aztec altars and idols.
Sculptor Eduardo Barrón created this monument in 1890, using bronze from old war cannons provided by Deputy Carlos Groizard for its construction.
Four bronze plates on the pedestal display names of significant battles during Mexico's conquest: Otumba, Tlascala, Tabasco, and Mexico.
The monument stands 8 meters tall including its pedestal and weighs 3,193 kilograms, located in the central plaza of Medellín.
The statue's transportation to its location required more than thirty ox-drawn carts, with several vehicles sinking during the journey.
Location: Medellín
Creator: Eduardo Barrón
Official opening: December 2, 1890
GPS coordinates: 38.96372,-5.95795
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:53
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