Eduardo Ocón Rivas: A Monument Honoring Malaga's 19th-century Composer

Eduardo Ocón Rivas: A Monument Honoring Malaga's 19th-century Composer

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Discover the story of Eduardo Ocón Rivas, a 19th-century musician from Malaga, whose monument stands as a tribute in the heart of the city.

The Monument to Eduardo Ocón Rivas, a native of Malaga, is located in Parque de la Alameda, Málaga. Designed by Domingo Muguerza and unveiled in 1961, the monument honors Ocón Rivas (1831-1901).

The bust is situated next to the auditorium that bears his name, located between the central walkway of Parque de Málaga and Paseo de los Curas.

Eduardo Ocón Rivas was a musician and composer from Malaga who lived from 1831 to 1901. The inscription on the monument notes him as an illustrious musician and composer from the city.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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