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davidgoldberg1
This splendid amalgam of indigenous and colonial bronze sculpture stands on a small hill facing the main square of the town. Accessed by climbing a staircase of around 150 steps, it is a 70 ton piece of bronze depicting a jubilant native chieftain (opinions differ on who exactly is represented here) announcing the news of the nation’s final victory in the battle for freedom. Below, a large frieze describes a crouching crowd exhibiting their joy at the outcome. At the top, the monument blends into the hill that is dramatically pierced by large cacti that seem to have symbolically sprung up from the earth to join the celebration. It is a uniquely individual work of art that expresses the emotional language of the region, and I am astonished at some of the criticism leveled against it by other reviewers.
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316sarac
Its good, however it's not possible to get to the top! It's interesting the take of the artist to the independence event!
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EandSmee
This enormous monument in Humahuaca is totally out of character for the architecture, culture and geography of the region. It is a worthy and necessary monument, but not his design.
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jaynezak
The whole town of Humahuaca is really cool. Plan to spend a couple of hours walking around The monument is interesting to see.For more info and photos go to http://havefunflysafe.com/2013/08/18/things-i-have-learned-in-jujuy-argentina/
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MathiasA_12
Nice spot, with a lot of history. The town is a melting pot of locals. Here you really feel the spirit of the indians!
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AngieH319
Beautiful monument but it is such a shame to see that their own residents care so little about their heritage that they spray graffitti on all their landmarks.
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Daiana_Sch
Lindo monumento. Hay muchos puestos en donde uno puede ir a comprar productos artesanales, hay mucha variedad.
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norap948
Para personas mayores cuesta ya que son como 200 escalones. Generalmente estas al mediodía asi que cuesta subir con tanto calor. Llevar siempre agua
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211victor
solamente viajen a humauaca y disfruten de esa maravilla, ha y al lado esta la torre de santa barbara patrimonio historico religioso y libertario de humauaca
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juli_Yuyo
lugar tipico de humahuaca para visitar.En carnaval hay comparsas que pasan por las calles con su musica. muy lindo!