Castell - Tarragona, Spain - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

A castell is a human tower built traditionally in festivals throughout Catalonia, Spain. Originating near Tarragona, the most skilled castellers are still found near the city, hence the statue erected on the Ramblas Nova.

The castell is built in two phases. First, the base of the tower is formed, then the people forming the upper levels of the tower move upward over the lower levels to complete the tower. The statue depicts a seven level tower and shows the strength and agility needed. You can also see the elation of success in the faces of the participants.

Upper Portion of Sculpture

 

Detail of the Base

 

Wikipedia article on castells Link

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Castell (A Human Tower) Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Fracesc Angles Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1999 Materials used: Bronze Location: Ramblas Nova

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