Monumento als Castellers (Monument to the Castellers), Tarragona
The Monument to the Castellers (the human towers) is a sculpture created by Catalan sculptor Francesc Anglès i Garcia. Inaugurated on May 29, 1999, this bronze sculpture stands eleven meters tall and weighs twelve tons.
The artwork captures the moment when the castell is being loaded, and the crowning is about to take place. The 4 by 8 castell is crafted to life size and features a total of 222 meticulously detailed figures. Within the structure, 219 figures are integrated, including notable faces like Pau Casals, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Gaudí, Joan Miró, Joan Antoni Samaranch, and various characters from Santa Coloma de Queralt. These figures are positioned on the pine tree, the trunk, and the knob above, each contributing to the intricate representation.
Outside the castell, a group of three musicians, consisting of two crooners and a timpanist, stands on one side, while the band leader, directing the castle, is on the other. The plaster model used for creating the bronze casting mold was initially exhibited in front of the Castle of the Counts of Santa Coloma de Queralt, underscoring the artist's connection with this municipality.
The artwork captures the moment when the castell is being loaded, and the crowning is about to take place. The 4 by 8 castell is crafted to life size and features a total of 222 meticulously detailed figures. Within the structure, 219 figures are integrated, including notable faces like Pau Casals, Pablo Picasso, Antoni Gaudí, Joan Miró, Joan Antoni Samaranch, and various characters from Santa Coloma de Queralt. These figures are positioned on the pine tree, the trunk, and the knob above, each contributing to the intricate representation.
Outside the castell, a group of three musicians, consisting of two crooners and a timpanist, stands on one side, while the band leader, directing the castle, is on the other. The plaster model used for creating the bronze casting mold was initially exhibited in front of the Castle of the Counts of Santa Coloma de Queralt, underscoring the artist's connection with this municipality.
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Sight Name: Monumento als Castellers (Monument to the Castellers)
Sight Location: Tarragona, Spain (See walking tours in Tarragona)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
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Sight Location: Tarragona, Spain (See walking tours in Tarragona)
Sight Type: Statue/Public Art
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