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Elogio del Horizonte

1989 establishments in Spain1989 sculpturesConcrete sculpturesSculptures by Eduardo ChillidaSculptures in Spain
Elogio del Horizonte, Gijón 2021A
Elogio del Horizonte, Gijón 2021A

Elogio del Horizonte (transl. Eulogy of the Horizon) is a concrete sculpture located on the cliffsides of Gijón, Spain, overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. It stands 10 metres (33 ft) tall and weighs 500 tonnes (550 short tons). Designed by Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida and inaugurated in 1990, it has been described as a "symbol" of Gijón. Conversely, it has also received criticism for its elevated construction costs and unusual shape.

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Elogio del Horizonte
Parque del Cerro, Gijón Cimavilla

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Parque del Cerro
33201 Gijón, Cimavilla
Asturias, Spain
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