El Cid on Horseback -- San Diego, California
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Miragee
N 32° 43.856 W 117° 09.026
11S E 485904 N 3621468
Along the Plaza del Prado in Balboa Park, there is a spectacular 23-foot tall equestrian statue.
Waymark Code: WMHPZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
Views: 311
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This amazing, larger-than-life horse and rider is found near the ornate buildings along the El Prado on the way to the Spreckles Organ Pavillion.

The sculpture by Anna Hyatt Huntington represents El Cid who was the hero of Spain's war against the Moors. El Cid was the name by which Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar came to be known.

The statue has amazing detail attesting to the extraordinary talent of the sculptor.

The closest access to the statue is off Interstate 5 to Park Blvd. You can also get to the location from Laurel Street off Sixth Avenue.

Identity of Rider: El Cid Campeador

Identity of Horse: Babieca

Name of artist: Anna Hyatt Huntington

Date of Dedication: July 5, 1930

Material: Bronze

Position: Two Hooves Raised

Unusual Features: Not listed
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