In the heart of Albacete, a stone bust stands elevated on a pedestal. It marks the legacy of Azorín, a novelist, essayist, playwright, and literary critic who was one of the most important literary figures in the 20th century. He showed special dedication to the city in his work, describing it in his poetry as "El Nueva York de La Mancha".
Azorín held a deep affection for this city. He dedicated one of the phrases that today constitutes a motto of the capital to it: "Albacete, siempre". The sculpture is located inside the Abelardo Sánchez park in the center of the city.
Work of the sculptor Andrés Tendero, it was inaugurated on 11 de septiembre de 1965 while Azorín was still alive during the Feria de Albacete. It was one of the most notable acts of that edition. Today, the monument remains a point of interest within the park for those who visit the capital.
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Written by Nik Frost
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