Virgin of El Panecillo

Virgen de El Panecillo

statue in Quito

#8 in Quito / #27 in Ecuador

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The Virgin of El Panecillo is a prominent monument located in Quito, Ecuador. This statue, also known as the Virgin of Quito, stands atop a hill called El Panecillo, which means "the small bread loaf" in Spanish due to its shape. The statue represents the Virgin Mary and is notable for its depiction of her with wings, which is a unique characteristic compared to traditional representations. It was designed by Spanish artist Agustín de la Herrán Matorras and completed in 1975. The Virgin of El Panecillo is made of thousands of aluminum pieces and stands 41 meters tall, making it one of the largest aluminum statues in the world.

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