Monument Alfonso XII - Madrid 2
The Monument to Alfonso XII is located in the Park el Retiro.
The monument is 30 m. high, 86 m. long, and 58 m. wide. At its center is the equestrian sta...
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The Monument to Alfonso XII is located in the Park el Retiro.
The monument is 30 m. high, 86 m. long, and 58 m. wide. At its center is the equestrian statue of King Alfonso XII, cast in Bronze, which was created in 1904. In the central base of the monument are the statues "La Paz" ("Peace"), "La Libertad" ("Freedom") and "El Progreso" ("Progress"). In the pedestal, there are three bronze reliefs. Stairs descend from the central monument toward the lake, with four stone lions. Under the pedestals, in bronze, are four mermaids. There are also two lions in each of the lateral access paths to the semicircle. At each side of the central access way to the colonnade are "El Ejército" ("The Army") and "La Marina" ("The Navy"). In the inside of the monument, facing the lake, are the bronze sculptures "Las Ciencias" ("Sciences"), "La Agricultura" ("Agriculture"), "Las Artes" ("The Arts"), and "La Industria" ("Industry").
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The monument is 30 m. high, 86 m. long, and 58 m. wide. At its center is the equestrian statue of King Alfonso XII, cast in Bronze, which was created in 1904. In the central base of the monument are the statues "La Paz" ("Peace"), "La Libertad" ("Freedom") and "El Progreso" ("Progress"). In the pedestal, there are three bronze reliefs. Stairs descend from the central monument toward the lake, with four stone lions. Under the pedestals, in bronze, are four mermaids. There are also two lions in each of the lateral access paths to the semicircle. At each side of the central access way to the colonnade are "El Ejército" ("The Army") and "La Marina" ("The Navy"). In the inside of the monument, facing the lake, are the bronze sculptures "Las Ciencias" ("Sciences"), "La Agricultura" ("Agriculture"), "Las Artes" ("The Arts"), and "La Industria" ("Industry").
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Location
The photo was taken in park El Retiro, in Madrid.Time
Later on the day.Lighting
The light was a bit shimmering due to thin blankets of clouds.Equipment
My Lumix pocket camera.Inspiration
I found the the sight of this huge monument on the side of the lake, very impressive.Editing
Only some cropping.In my camera bag
Two cameras and spare batteries.Feedback
Be patient, and wait intill there are less people around the object.
