Monument to Primo de Rivera, Public fountain and sculpture in Plaza del Arenal, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
Description
The Monument to Primo de Rivera is a bronze equestrian statue mounted on a pedestal within a fountain setting in Plaza del Arenal. The base displays detailed reliefs with historical scenes and allegorical figures that give the work multiple layers of visual meaning.
History
Inaugurated in September 1929, it honors Miguel Primo de Rivera, a Spanish general who served as Prime Minister from 1923 to 1930. Sculptor Mariano Benlliure created the work during a formative period in Spain's political history.
Culture
The plaza hosts daily life in Jerez, with the monument positioned among shops and cafes where locals gather and move through the square. This placement makes it part of the living city rather than a separate memorial space.
Practical
The monument stands in a central position on Plaza del Arenal, making it easy to find and use as a reference point while exploring the city center. The location is open and accessible from all sides of the plaza.
Did you know?
The reliefs on the pedestal depict Moroccan farmers with oxen and a gathering of generals, merging images of peace and military strength in an unexpected way. This blend of civilian and military scenes reveals the artist's more layered view of the period.
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