Statue of Barcelona - Plaza de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vraatja
N 41° 23.248 E 002° 10.210
31T E 430620 N 4582103
Allegorical statue of Barcelona from Frederic Mares placed on Plaça de Catalunya, one of the main squares of Barcelona.
Waymark Code: WMDFNP
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 01/09/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Barcelona, represented as a woman on top of a strong horse, with a ship as a symbol of exploration and trade. The statue of men leading the horse could be (according to its "winged cap") Mercur - god of trade.
Identity of Rider: allegorical statue of Barcelona

Name of artist: Frederic Marès

Material: Bronze

Unusual Features: the statue is holdinh a ship

Position: All Hooves Planted

Identity of Horse: Not listed

Date of Dedication: Not listed
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