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21-SEP-2015

Comillas. Monumento al Marqués de Comillas

High on a hill watching the sea, opposite the cemetery, there is a monument to the Marquis de Comillas (Antonio López), built in 1890. The original plan was to Cristóbal Cascante but was Lluís Domènech i Montaner that led him to end with a few changes in the ornamental elements. The modernist monument consists of a high pedestal in the shape of the bow of the ship on which stands the statue of the Marquis, accompanied by statues of women (now disappeared), allegorical of his trips in the Philippines and the Netherlands, which were made in bronze by Venancio Vallmijana. The column and pedestal are richly decorated with marine motifs and scenes from the life of the Marquis. This monument is a tribute to the Marquis de Comillas of the country, for the great benefits brought to the town.

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Dennis Hoyne14-Feb-2016 03:30
A lovely composition. V.
Fletcher Wildlife Garden14-Feb-2016 03:07
Makes me long for warmer weather! this is beautiful. V
Gill Kopy14-Feb-2016 01:48
What a beautiful momument - love how the Marquis dominates the scene, gazing out to sea ! V
Allan Jay13-Feb-2016 23:57
Outstanding lookout, Jose!
Ceya13-Feb-2016 23:33
A very special monument well captured, Jose! Great composition and light, interesting history. V
Julie Oldfield13-Feb-2016 22:00
That is such a beautiful composition. V
Patricia Kay13-Feb-2016 21:48
Beautiful image with lovely light and colors Jose...BV
peterjay4513-Feb-2016 20:45
Beautiful, such an inviting scene.
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