Cervantes, Monument to the Master of La Mancha
Plaza de España
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Introduction
This monument, built in 1916, is dedicated to Spain's greatest writer, Cervantes. The centerpiece of the monument is a statue of Cervantes, holding his famous book "Don Quixote" in his right hand and covering his missing left arm with his cloak. In front of him, a bronze statue depicts the protagonist of "Don Quixote," riding a thin horse with his servant Sancho Panza following behind on a donkey. The top of the monument is surrounded by five figures representing the five continents. Behind the monument is the Spanish Building, which used to be the tallest building in Madrid. Transportation Take the subway to Plaza de España station, the statue of Cervantes is right on the Spain Square.
There are statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza
