Monumento a Antonio José de Sucre, Guayaquil, Military monument in Plaza de la Administración, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The Monumento a Antonio José de Sucre is a marble and granite sculpture located in Plaza de la Administración that rises approximately 8.5 meters (28 feet) high. The figure depicts Sucre in military dress holding a sword and telescope.
The monument was inaugurated on October 8, 1911, and designed by Italian sculptor Augusto Faggionni Vannuncci. It honors Marshal Antonio José de Sucre, a central figure in South America's independence movement.
The pedestal displays relief sculptures showing the Battle of Pichincha and figures of General José María Córdova and Lieutenant Abdón Calderón. These carvings tell stories from South America's independence struggle that visitors notice as they walk around the monument.
The monument sits at the intersection of Pichincha and Clemente Ballén streets in central Guayaquil and is easily accessible from multiple directions. It serves as a helpful landmark for visitors exploring this part of the city.
Local residents raised funds through donations to finance the monument's construction, showing that the community played an active role in preserving historical memory. This collective effort made it more than just a public artwork.
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