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Sculptures

Monument to the weather
Situated in the port, in the surroundings of the Cervantes Esplanade and les Drassanes (Old Shipyards).
This monument is homage to Dénia’s privileged climatic conditions, with a yearly average temperature of 19-20º C. with warm summers and soft winters.

 

Monument to Mount Montgó
This is a piece of art by sculptor Castejón representing Mount Montgó (Natural Park). It is in the rotunda, which takes you to the Southern Breakwater. 

 

Monument to the anchor
Situated in the port, it is an anchor found in Dénia’s waters and it is homage to Dénia’s great fishing tradition.

 
Monument to the "Bous a la Mar" (Bulls to the Sea)
Situated in the port, it was set up as homage to this fiesta, which has been declared of National Tourist Interest being held every year, the first fortnight of July, during the Patron Saint Fiestas in honour of the Most Holy Blood or Santíssima Sang.
 

Monument to “Jaume I”
Situated in Jaume 1st Square, it was set up by sculptor Alberdi, in honour of King James 1st, who commanded the Christian troops, which conquered the Valencian Community, ending five centuries of Muslim rule (Conquest of Dénia in 1244).

 

Monument to “the sun of Dénia”
Carried out by sculptor Andreu Alfaro, this piece of art can be found at the beginning of the Les Marines Road. It is a modern style sculpture representing the sun rays.

 

Monolith “Dénia Mantes la Jolie” Twin Cities
Situated in the Marineta Casiana Area it is a piece of art by sculptor Milovanovic (a sculptor from Yugoslavia who now lives in Mantes la Jolie). This monolith is a present offered by Mantes la Jolie to the district of Dénia.

 

The Gothic Cross
Situated in the Plaça de la Constitució (Constitution Square) it is similar to the reproduction of the 17th century Gothic Cross which is on display in the Archaeological Museum of Dénia.

 

Monument "Movement and Solidity Nr. 8"
Situated opposite the Social Centre. This modern piece of art was carried out by sculptor Teo Sanz, representing the relationship between the concepts of solid/rigid and movement.

 

Monument to the "venedor d’eriçons” (seller of sea-urchins)
A piece of art carried out by sculptor Toni Marí. It was offered by the Falla Port Rotes (Rotes Falles Bonfire Commission) on its 25th anniversary representing the importance of sea-urchins as a local cuisine speciality.

 

Monument to Umberto Masetti
A piece of art carried out by the Cuello Forge (Federico and Jaime Cuello). It is homage to motorcyclist Umberto Masetti, 500 CC World Champion in 1950 and 1952. It was donated by the Dénia Classic Motor Club.

 
 
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