Nestled in the heart of Murcia, you'll find Jardín de Floridablanca. This public garden was birthed in the mid-19th century, transforming from an ancient alameda, expanded in 1786 with new additions of trees, into the captivating Jardín de Floridablanca in 1849. A respectable investment of 26,084 reales de vellón facilitated this transformation.
Upon a stroll, you may find yourself taken aback by the diverse vegetation introduced during the 1849 remodeling, which caused great admiration in travelers visiting the city. The monument to the Conde de Floridablanca was another of the novelties installed during that time.
The sculpture was made by Santiago Baglietto (1781-1853) and stands in front of the facade of the Iglesia del Carmen. The pedestal of the monument is earlier, a work of Francisco Bolarín (1768-1836).
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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