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Praise for the Horizon
It is located on the hill of Santa Catalina, at the top of the neighborhood of Cimadevilla. This is the old town of Gijón, overlooking the Cantabrian Sea, and measures 10 meters high. Its author, created it right there with 500 tons of reinforced concrete and from whose interior the sea can be heard. Although the citizens of there, baptized it with derision as “King Kong’s toilet”, the Elogio del Horizonte is a magical sculpture.
Cider tree
This tree, made up of 3,200 empty cider bottles, is located at the entrance to the dock of Gijón’s marina. It has not only an aesthetic function, but also tries to raise awareness of the importance of recycling. Its authors thought they would have made a conical tree, but in the end they did not, to avoid it looking like a Christmas tree. The official name is Modulo Sicera
The anagram of Gijón
The frame with the red letters that form the name of the city with heart included, is located next to the port. You can find it at one end of the Jardines de la Reina. It is one of the most visited monuments by tourists. Because here they can take a typical photo, for having been in Gijón. The artist, Juan Jareño, wanted to show the city, as these red letters, as a dynamic and innovative city. Gijón is also friendly and full of positive spirit.
Northeast
It is in the ascent to the hill of Santa Catalina, and many Gijonians complain today that the city council has it somewhat abandoned. With its 4 meters high, is named after the beneficent wind, so that the people of the city enjoy a sunny day. It is the work of sculptor Joaquín Vaquero Turcios and is made of Corten steel.
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