Monument and history [eng/spa]

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The 5th Avenue is one of the most lavish avenues in the whole city of Havana; full of monuments, sculptural figures and buildings with impressive architecture. I have always considered it one of the most impressive metropolis in the country for the visitor, since it can show a different face every time, and that singularity has turned me into an eternal admirer of its beauty. Touring it can become an experience if you look closely at every detail that composes it.
I recently stopped at one of the most beautiful monuments that adorn the center of one of its traffic circles, dedicated to Major General Calixto García Íñiguez, who was a renowned Cuban military strategist. This site is located at the confluence of 146th Street and 5th Avenue, and is very close to one of the busiest urban transportation points in the entire province, in addition to large sports areas.

La 5ta avenida es una de las más fastuosas de toda la ciudad de La Habana; llena de monumentos, figuras escultóricas y edificaciones con una arquitectura impresionante. Siempre he considerado que es una de las metrópolis del país más impactantes para el visitante, ya que en cada ocasión puede mostrar un rostro diferente, y esa singularidad me ha convertido en un eterno admirador de su belleza. Recorrerla se puede convertir en una experiencia si se observa con detenimiento cada detalle que la compone.
Recién me detuve en uno de los monumentos más bonitos que se encuentran adornando el centro de una de sus rotondas, dedicado al mayor general Calixto García Íñiguez, quien fue un reconocido estratega militar cubano. Este sitio está ubicado en el espacio de confluencia de la calle 146 con la 5ta avenida; y tiene muy cerca uno de los puntos de transporte urbano más movidos de toda la provincia; además de amplias áreas deportivas.


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That afternoon the sky had a grayish color, unusually for the summer days we are living, which are characterized by a bright and scorching sun and high temperatures throughout the day. For this reason, the constant stream of people seeking to approach the coastal area, which, although not visible, is just a few meters away from the site, was not noticeable. Even so, I could appreciate how harmoniously its design was well thought out in all aspects.
The statue, which shows the major general in bronze on a sturdy horse, conveys an image of constant movement, due to García's upright posture and the equine's haughtiness. It is located right in the center of the monument.
I comment as a curious fact that I already knew that previously, the statue of the major general was located just at the beginning of Avenue G; in Havana's Vedado; but some years ago the competent authorities made the decision to move it to the current place, because the constant penetrations of water in Havana's Malecon were damaging the structure.

Esa tarde el cielo dibujaba un color grisáceo, de forma inusual por los días de verano que estamos viviendo, que se caracterizan por un sol brillante y abrasador y altas temperaturas durante toda la jornada. Por ese motivo, no se apreciaba el trasiego constante de personas que buscan acercarse a la zona de costera que, aunque no está visible, se encuentra a unos pocos metros de ese sitio. Aun así, pude apreciar con cuánta armonía su diseño estuvo bien pensado en todos los aspectos
La estatua, que muestra al mayor general confeccionado en bronce sobre un fornido caballo, transmite una imagen de constante movimiento, por la postura erguida de García y la altivez del equino. Esta se encuentra justo en el centro del monumento.
Les comento como dato curioso que yo ya tenía conocimiento que con anterioridad, la estatua del mayor general estuvo ubicada justo al inicio de la avenida G; en el Vedado habanero; pero hace algunos años las autoridades competentes tomaron la decisión de mover la misma para el lugar actual, debido a que las constantes penetraciones de agua en el Malecón habanero estaban dañando la estructura.


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To access the center of the monument, it is by means of the four steps that are observed in both sides, and that are sheltered by walls of black marble slabs, that in spite of the aggressiveness of the saline climate, they conserve their brightness.
On one of these walls is engraved the map of Cuba with the main points where García Íñiguez deployed his most significant war actions; although due to the passage of time these images have lost a little of sharpness and I could not capture good photos of them.

Para acceder al centro del monumento, es mediante los cuatro escalones que se observan en ambos laterales, y que están resguardadas por paredes de losas de mármol negro, que a pesar de la agresividad del clima salino, conservan su brillo.
En una de estas paredes, se encuentra grabado el mapa de Cuba con los principales puntos donde García Íñiguez desplegó sus acciones de guerra más significativas; aunque por el paso del tiempo estas imágenes han perdido un poco de nitidez y no pude capturar buenas fotos de las mismas.


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On top of some concrete circles, in the front of the monument, there are two cannons that stand on metallic bases, and that are in total agreement with what the figure of the major general represents.

Encima de unas circunferencias de cemento, en la parte delantera del monumento, se encuentran dos cañones que se erigen encima de bases metálicas, y que están en total concordancia con lo que representa la figura el mayor general.


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Of all the monument, what I liked the most were the green gardens that are formed all around, and that are integrated by the strong contrast between the intense green of the grass and its leaves and the red color of its flowers.The vegetation offers a unique touch of naturalness.

De todo el monumento, lo que más me gustó fueron los verdes jardines que se forman por todos sus alrededores, y que se integran por el fuerte contraste entre el verde intenso de las hierbas y sus hojas y el color rojo de sus flores. La vegetación ofrece un toque de naturalidad único.


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Ohhh amigaaa!!! Que bueno verte por aquí que alegría que regresaras con una de tus excelentes publicaciones , se que has estado muy ocupada , este post te ha quedado hermoso . Ese monumento es muy imponente imposible pasar por esa Avenida y no verlo. Pero fue muy acertado que te estuvieras y nos deleitaras con esa descripción tan exhaustiva 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Ohh friend!!! It's good to see you here, I'm glad you're back with one of your excellent posts, I know you've been very busy, this post was beautiful. That monument is very imposing, it is impossible to pass by that Avenue and not see it. But it was great that you stopped here and delighted us with that exhaustive description 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

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Gracias por la calurosa bienvenida después de tanto tiempo 🥰. Ese monumento me queda bastante cerca de la casa, pero nunca lo había fotografiado, a pesar de que ya conocía su singular arquitectura

Thank you for the warm welcome after such a long time 🥰. That monument is quite close to my house but I had never photographed it, even though I already knew about its unique architecture.

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Hermoso post querida @indipnash91, gracias por describir este hermoso monumento .
Feliz noche 🌹🌷🥀🪷🪻💐🌻🌼💮🌸☘️

Beautiful post dear @indipnash91, thank you for describing this beautiful monument .
Happy evening 🌹🌷🥀🪷🪻💐🌻🌼💮🌸☘️

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Muchísimas gracias por tu lectura y tu apoyo 🥰. Quizás cuando vivías en La Habana todavía estaba ubicado en el Vedado.

Thank you very much for your reading and support 🥰. Perhaps when you lived in Havana it was still located in Vedado.

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That is a great monument, I remember when I was building the square and the structure where the statue of Calixto García is now.
You have very nice photographs of the place where you can see every detail.

Cheers

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The monument and the surroundings are very beautiful, so not even the hidden clouds can overshadow its majesty

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I have yet to see many emblematic places in Havana, such as you show us. When I had the opportunity to go there, I was only in the city for a few days and I was not able to see much. Best Regards !

!discovery 35

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Without a doubt, a second visit would be full of unforgettable experiences. On 5th Avenue alone, where this monument is located, there are many other admirable sculptures. So Havana awaits you @wilfredocav!!!

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Hi @indipnash91 , nice monument with a great design, I love the gardens and the mural, the setting is beautiful, you managed to take beautiful photos.

Greetings and happy weekend!

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