Monumento a la Revolución, War memorial in San Benito district, San Salvador, El Salvador
Monumento a la Revolución is a memorial located at the end of Revolution Avenue, featuring a tall nude male figure constructed from stones gathered from across the country. A companion sculpture depicts figures supporting a woman draped in the Salvadoran flag, creating a multi-part monument complex.
The monument was built in 1955 under President Colonel Oscar Osorio to commemorate the revolutionary uprising of December 14, 1948, which overthrew General Salvador Castaneda Castro. The companion sculpture referencing the 1950 Constitution marks another turning point in the nation's political transformation following the uprising.
The sculpture depicts a nude male figure made from stones collected across El Salvador, symbolizing national unity through its composition. The artists Claudio Cevallos and his wife Violeta Bonilla created the work after studying under muralist Diego Rivera.
You can reach the monument through the Museum of Modern Art of El Salvador, which offers free access and allows you to see all the details. Plan your visit for cooler times of day and expect to find nearby cultural venues in the San Benito district where you can spend more time.
The stones forming the main figure were deliberately gathered from different provinces across El Salvador, incorporating each region of the country into the artwork. This composition makes the sculpture a physical representation of national diversity and unity.
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