Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Bronze sculpture in McGovern Centennial Gardens, Houston, United States
The bronze bust of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca stands on a granite pedestal in the McGovern Centennial Gardens, commemorating the Spanish explorer's legacy.
Created by artist Pilar Cortella de Rubin, this 1986 sculpture honors the Spanish explorer who navigated through Texas after being shipwrecked on Galveston Island.
The sculpture represents the Spanish explorer who documented extensive observations about Native American tribes during his journey through North America in the 16th century.
Visitors can locate the sculpture at coordinates 29.722167, -95.388167 within Hermann Park's McGovern Centennial Gardens, which features multiple walking paths and gardens.
This bronze monument connects Houston to the early European exploration of Texas through its representation of a survivor who lived among indigenous communities.
Inception: 1986
Creator: Pilar Cortella de Rubin
GPS coordinates: 29.72217,-95.38817
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:37
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