I recently started a Russian language course. I am very excited about it because I enjoy learning new things, and if it is a language much better. For Spanish speakers it can be considered a complicated language because of the differences in the alphabet, but after you manage to learn it, everything becomes much easier.
Yesterday, after finishing my Russian classes, I decided to explore a different way to get to the place where I take my transportation home; and to my surprise I found a building that I consider has a very good architectural value.
Recientemente comencé un curso de idioma ruso. Estoy muy animada con ello porque disfruto aprender cosas nuevas, y si es un idioma mucho mejor. Para los hispanohablantes se puede considerar una lengua complicada por las diferencias en el abecedario, pero después que logras aprenderlo se va volviendo todo mucho más sencillo.
En el día de ayer, luego de terminar mis clases de ruso, decidí explorar un camino diferente para llegar hasta el sitio donde abordo el transporte a casa; y para mi sorpresa encontré una obra que considero tiene muy buen valor arquitectónico.
I am talking about the Monument to Major General José Miguel Gómez, located on the elegant Avenida de los Presidentes, in Havana's El Vedado. I have always had the perception that this avenue, also known as G, is one of the most eye-catching in the city; and one of the elements that most adorns it is this monument.
This work was designed by the Italian architect Giovanni Nicolini, and is dedicated to one of the first presidents of the country. To ascend to the monument, by any of its sides, you have to climb its wide stairs, and from the highest point, you can appreciate very beautiful views.
Les hablo del Monumento al Mayor General José Miguel Gómez, ubicado en la elegante Avenida de los Presidentes, en El Vedado habanero. Siempre he tenido la percepción que esa avenida, también conocida como G, es una de las más vistosas de la ciudad; y uno de los elementos que más la engalana es ese monumento.
Esta obra fue diseñada por el arquitecto italiano Giovanni Nicolini, y está dedicada a uno de los primeros presidentes que tuvo el país. Para ascender al monumento, por cualquiera de sus laterales, hay que subir sus amplias escaleras, y desde el punto máximo, se aprecian vistas muy bonitas.
The monument, for the most part, is made of marble and has several pointed arches supported by wide columns. It is built at a height above ground level, so you can feel a cool temperature and a very pleasant breeze most of the time. The corridors are wide and the ceiling has a vaulted shape, which in my opinion, is one of the most interesting designs in the case of roofs.
El monumento, en su mayoría, está hecho de mármol y posee varios arcos de punto soportados por amplias columnas. Este se encuentra construido a una altura superior del nivel del suelo, por lo que se siente una temperatura fresca y una brisa muy agradable la mayor parte del tiempo. Los pasillos son amplios y el techo tiene forma de bóveda, que a mi apreciación, es uno de los diseños más interesantes en el caso de las cubiertas.
On both sides there is a fountain that is currently not working, but when it was in operation the water came out of the mouth of a very strange figure that resembles the face of a man.
The exterior garden is simple, but it is striking because the plants have a very bright greenery and has some royal palm trees, which is the national tree of Cuba and one of the most frequently found in our landscapes.
En ambos laterales tiene una fuente que actualmente no funcionan, pero que cuando estuvo en explotación el agua salía por la boca de una figura muy extraña que asemeja al rostro de un hombre.
El jardín exterior es sencillo, pero resulta llamativo porque las plantas tienen un verdor muy brillante y posee algunos árboles de palma real, que constituye el árbol nacional de Cuba y uno de los que con más frecuencia podemos encontrar en nuestros paisajes.
In the center of the monument is the statue of the Major General, located more than 3 meters high and built in bronze, with a finish very similar to the real image of the former president. Next to this statue, there are six figures representing the six provinces into which Cuba was divided at that time, and later a political and administrative division was made, very similar to the one we have today.
In the same central base of the architectural complex, there are two other marble statues, representing strength and magnanimity, with the artistic objective of highlighting these characteristics in the figure of the president represented, praising the ability to do great things.
En el centro del monumento se encuentra la estatua del Mayor General, ubicada a más de 3 metros de altura y construida en bronce, con una terminación muy similar a la imagen real del antiguo presidente. Al lado de dicha estatua, se observan seis figuras en representación de las seis provincias en que estaba dividida Cuba en aquella etapa, y posteriormente se realizó una división política administrativa muy similar a la que tenemos actualmente.
En la misma base central del conjunto arquitectónico, se encuentran otras dos estatuas de mármol, que representan la fuerza y la magnanidad, con el objetivo artístico de resaltar esas características en la figura del presidente representado, alabando la capacidad para hacer grandes cosas.
In the monument there are other elements such as benches that are also made of marble, and two other groups of sculptures with different representations: one of them symbolizes law, peace and law; the other one symbolizes history, time and freedom.
En el monumento existen otros elementos como bancos que también son de mármol, y otros dos grupos de esculturas con representaciones diversas: uno de ellos simboliza el derecho, la paz y la ley; el otro la historia, el tiempo y la libertad.
This monument captures the attention of all those who visit it daily, and has even been a source of inspiration for photographers to get excellent shots there.
Este monumento capta la atención de todos los que lo visitan a diario, e incluso ha sido motivo de inspiración de fotógrafos para lograr excelentes tomas allí.
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It is an excellent monument. That's one of the nice things about having presidents come, you get to recreate history. My son learned a lot about history by recreating monuments. Thank you dear Indira for sharing this historical beauty 🌹🌷🥀🌻💮🌺🌸💐🌼🪷🪻☘️.
It is true, reviewing the bibliography I learned things that I did not know about the monument and that I did not remember from my student days. It is important to learn something new every day 😉
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It is a superb monument, one of the most beautiful in Havana, I love those rows of columns with their arches and what to say about the sculptures, I can not help but turn my face towards it every time I walk down that avenue.
It is true that it is one of the most beautiful monuments in Havana, it was designed with very good taste. You can tell that the architect is Italian, the Roman style is immediately noticeable.
As usual coming from you, a top level post with amazing shots!... Nice to see it!!! Thanks!
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Greetings @indipnash91, what a beautiful monument, I liked the columns and their beautiful decorations, also the sculptures, the setting is lovely.
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Thank you very much dear @belkyscabrera, it is a very beautiful monument, it looks like a kind of small Roman coliseum, this is due to the nationality of its architect. A hug for you