Monument to Onésimo Redondo facts for kids
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The monument in 2015
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| Coordinates | 41°36′52″N 04°41′53″W / 41.61444°N 4.69806°W |
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| Location | Cerro de San Cristóbal, Valladolid, Spain |
| Designer | Jesús Vaquero (architect) Manuel Ramos (sculptor) |
| Material | Bronze, concrete |
| Height | 31 m |
| Completion date | 1960 |
| Opening date | 24 July 1961 |
| Dedicated to | Onésimo Redondo |
| Dismantled date | February 2016 |
The Monument to Onésimo Redondo was a large public artwork in Valladolid, Spain. It was built to honor Onésimo Redondo, a political leader who died at the start of the Spanish Civil War. The government at the time, known as the Francoist regime, called him the "Caudillo of Castile." This monument was taken down in February 2016. Its removal followed a law called the Historical Memory Law, which aimed to remove symbols from that period of history.
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About the Monument
How the Monument Was Built
The design for the monument was created by architect Jesús Vaquero Martín and sculptor Manuel Ramos.
It was built on top of a small hill called Cerro de San Cristóbal. This hill is located just outside Valladolid and stands about 843 meters (2,766 feet) above sea level. The monument was mostly finished by October 1960.
It was officially opened on July 24, 1961. This date marked 25 years since Onésimo Redondo died in a small fight at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. The opening ceremony was led by Francisco Franco, who was the head of the Spanish government at that time.
What the Monument Looked Like
The main part of the monument was a group of bronze statues. These statues were placed under a huge symbol called a yoke and arrows, which was 12 meters (39 feet) tall.
There were five statues, each 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) tall. They showed a farmer, a student, a worker, a fighter, and Onésimo Redondo himself in the middle. Redondo was shown giving a specific type of salute. These statues were meant to represent different parts of Redondo's life and ideas.
The sculptures stood on an altar, with two groups of columns on either side. The entire monument reached a height of 31 meters (102 feet).
Why the Monument Was Removed
After Francisco Franco died, people started to damage the monument. Many also called for it to be taken down.
Work to dismantle, or take apart, the monument began on February 1, 2016. This was done because of the Historical Memory Law. This law aims to remove public symbols that are related to the dictatorship period in Spain.
See also
In Spanish: Monumento a Onésimo Redondo para niños
