Monumento a la Fragua de Vulcano, Independence memorial in Plaza de la Administración, Guayaquil, Ecuador
The bronze monument features José Joaquín de Olmedo as the central figure, surrounded by other independence fighters in a circular formation at ground level.
The sculpture commemorates a meeting of patriots on October 1, 1820, which led to the independence movement of Guayaquil from Spanish colonial rule.
Spanish artist Victor Ochoa designed this memorial incorporating traditional Ecuadorian symbols, including the golden shield of Guayaquil embedded in the oval base.
The monument stands between the Municipal Palace and the University of Arts, making it accessible through public transportation or walking from the Malecón 2000.
The memorial combines three distinct levels of bronze figures, with the central structure rising above the plaza while other elements remain at ground level.
GPS coordinates: -2.19488,-79.88074
Latest update: April 3, 2025 07:59
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