In 1901, Queen Regent Maria Cristina convened a national competition to erect a monument to her late husband, King Alfonso XII of Spain, and be located in the Parque del Retiro, near the big pond. The competition was won by the Catalan architect JosΓ© Fats Riera, who presented a project based on the creation of an architectural space with a large veranda that surround the statue of the monarch, and a staircase down to the water pond adorned with lions allegories in stone and bronze.
On May 18, 1902, the day after the proclamation of Alfonso XIII as king of Spain, laid the foundation stone of this monument which eventually became a tribute to the nation personified by the king.
As always, to my loved Debbie.-
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elysiaphotography [2011-10-14 20:13:06 +0000 UTC]
I love the perspective and color
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auraneurotica [2011-06-18 20:59:44 +0000 UTC]
que lindos colores!
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EleckAddict [2011-05-23 10:38:20 +0000 UTC]
Ohhh Magnificient!!!
Amazing pics!!
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powerbuffy [2011-05-21 07:08:22 +0000 UTC]
amazing shot and perspective
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DaniBabitz [2011-05-20 20:35:57 +0000 UTC]
great shot !
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DeathOfATragedy [2011-05-19 23:21:45 +0000 UTC]
Amazing architectural work. I wish I could see it one day.
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kentkoopa [2011-05-18 21:52:09 +0000 UTC]
Very dramatic
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bitsofcolors [2011-05-18 20:14:41 +0000 UTC]
Awesome lighting!
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Free2Fall [2011-05-18 14:27:21 +0000 UTC]
Thats a great shot of the monument. Just the right about of detail and mood from the lighting.
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lajsah84 [2011-05-18 08:56:31 +0000 UTC]
seriously gorgeus photograph!
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SoulmateSearching [2011-05-18 04:46:21 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful shot! I love the lighting! c:
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NasserRadi [2011-05-18 02:33:00 +0000 UTC]
great information and stunning capture
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Tara-the-Brave [2011-05-17 21:16:16 +0000 UTC]
Wow... that's a totally awesome perspective.. It seriously makes me feel like I'm just looking up at it going, "Wow.." haha
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MagnificentWorld [2011-05-17 17:25:57 +0000 UTC]
hermosa fotos... la luz es increible!
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roney2011 [2011-05-17 12:27:16 +0000 UTC]
excellent photo
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Ashale In reply to roney2011 [2011-05-17 15:38:27 +0000 UTC]
Thx so much!
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Ashale In reply to Awstein [2011-05-17 15:38:11 +0000 UTC]
Thx very much for ur attention, really I appreciate it.
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ANISSADESSIN [2010-11-10 12:25:14 +0000 UTC]
très bien
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Ashale In reply to ANISSADESSIN [2010-11-26 17:59:31 +0000 UTC]
Thx very much!
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CrystalEnceladus [2010-09-28 02:58:04 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous monument; and you made it look imposing, with fantastic lighting.
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Ashale In reply to Oldbeho [2010-08-05 17:53:01 +0000 UTC]
Thx very much.
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QueenOfNoLand [2010-06-22 20:25:09 +0000 UTC]
That's exactly why I'd die to go to Spain !
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Ashale In reply to QueenOfNoLand [2010-08-05 17:52:47 +0000 UTC]
Thx very much for ur comment, really I glad u like it.
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Ashale In reply to BonoArt [2010-05-28 06:42:41 +0000 UTC]
Thx very much!
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Ashale In reply to justeline [2010-05-28 06:42:30 +0000 UTC]
Hey! How'r ya mate?
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justeline In reply to Ashale [2010-06-27 20:57:45 +0000 UTC]
In and out of DA too, taking trips around Greece whenever I can and having a great time! Everything fine in your part of the world?
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JoseMelim [2010-05-05 11:21:35 +0000 UTC]
Wonderful light and colours, great perspective, great picture.
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Ashale In reply to JoseMelim [2010-05-12 13:38:38 +0000 UTC]
Thx, really glad u like it.
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OldxJeans [2010-05-05 04:56:42 +0000 UTC]
This is stunning!
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Ashale In reply to OldxJeans [2010-05-12 13:38:24 +0000 UTC]
Thx so much!
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Ashale In reply to farcry77 [2010-05-12 13:38:13 +0000 UTC]
Hehe LoL thx anyway mate!
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pavel89l [2010-05-03 23:57:22 +0000 UTC]
Nice work, I really like how it looks...
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Ashale In reply to pavel89l [2010-05-12 13:37:53 +0000 UTC]
Thx so much!
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