Travels in Spain – Statues

Posted on June 13, 2016 | 11 Comments

Francesco Pizzaro Trujillo Extremadura SpainBurgos Weary PilgrimDon Quixote Alcala de HenaresEl Cid Burgos SpainAntequera King FedinandPhilip IV and the Palacio Real

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11 responses to “Travels in Spain – Statues”

  1. Yvonne | June 13, 2016 at 6:22 am | Reply

    I think when you see a statue of a horse with 2 feet off the ground, it signifies the rider died in battle. Who is that rider, please?

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  2. wfdec | June 13, 2016 at 11:32 am | Reply

    I tried to investigate the symbolism of the horses feet and the authorities were inconclusive. And so many people these days are so bloody ignorant I’m sure some modern monument maker wouldn’t care. But these ones in Spain are magnificent.

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  3. Let's CUT the Crap! | June 13, 2016 at 3:30 pm | Reply

    Fantastic statues / sculptures. 😎

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  4. Sue Slaght | June 13, 2016 at 4:44 pm | Reply

    Hair seems very popular on the flying horse statue. Between the beard and the horse mane it’s a lot to get tangled in combat!

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  5. rommel | June 14, 2016 at 1:29 pm | Reply

    I always believe the symbolism of the horses feet.
    The mid statue looks cool with its attire esp. the cape.

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