The Cajal Monument, created by Victorio Macho and inaugurated in 1926, stands at a height of 5.6 meters and width of 12.5 meters. The main figure of Santiago Ramón y Cajal is reclined, resembling Etruscan sarcophagi. The grand statue is made of granite, limestone, and bronze, but the additional bronze statue of a woman closing the pond has been a subject of debate. Some contend that this statue symbolizes Medical Science, while others argue it represents Cajal’s wife. Another controversy revolves around the two fountains flanking the structure. One side represents 'The Source of Life (Fons Vitae)', while the other depicts 'The Source of Death (Fons Mortis)'. However, the interpretation varies, with some suggesting they symbolize a family’s joy upon the birth of a new child and a woman’s grief for a lost loved one.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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