Virgin of El Panecillo, Aluminum statue on El Panecillo hill, Quito, Ecuador.
The aluminum Virgin statue rises 41 meters high atop El Panecillo hill, standing as a central element in the Quito landscape.
Spanish artist Agustin de la Herran Matorras created this monument in 1976, based on Bernardo de Legarda's 1734 wooden sculpture.
The statue depicts the Virgin Mary with angel wings, stepping on a snake and extending her right hand in a blessing gesture over Quito.
Visitors can access the monument interior, climb to observation decks, and view exhibits about its construction and religious significance.
This representation stands as the tallest aluminum sculpture in the world, surpassing Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer in height.
Location: Quito
Inception: 1975
Height: 11 m
Made from material: aluminium
Website: https://virgendelpanecillo.com
GPS coordinates: -0.22861,-78.51861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:00
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