Casco Antiguo in Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Monument to the Martyrs to Religion and the Nation
Monumento a los mártires de la religión y de la patria
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2023
1. Monument to the Martyrs to Religion and the Nation Marker
Fue colocada la primera piedra el 21 de octubre de 1899.
Se inauguró solemnemente el 23 de octubre de 1904
Al acto de descubrir esta lápida, el dia 3 de octubre de 1908, asistieron las Parroquias del Salvador, S. Gil, S. Miguel y Santa Maria Magdalena, unidas para celebrar el primer Centenario de los Sitios.
On March 20, 1897, the Royal Aragonese Economic Society of Friends of the Country agreed to erect this monument by public subscription in substitution of the ancient and venerable Cruz del Coso, destroyed by the French artillery.
It was solemnly inaugurated on October 23, 1904
The act of unveiling this tablet on October 3, 1908, was attended by the Parishes of Salvador, S. Gil, S. Miguel and Santa María Magdalena, united to celebrate the first Centenary of the Sieges.
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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 1897.
Location. 41° 39.124′ N, 0° 52.861′ W. Memorial is in Zaragoza, Aragón. It is in Casco Antiguo. It is on Plaza de España north of Calle San Miguel, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Zaragoza, Aragón 50001, Spain. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, in the Schengen Area, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, a Spanish colony, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plaza de España (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Plaza de España (within shouting distance of this marker); José Sinués y Urbiola (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Calle San Diego (about 210 meters away); Plaza de Santiago Sas (about 210 meters away); Calle de Don Alfonso I (about 210 meters away); Santiago Ramón y Cajal (about 210 meters away); Pedro María Ric y Monserrat (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zaragoza.
Regarding Monument to the Martyrs to Religion and the Nation. The name of the monument comes from an inscription in Latin around its base, "Victrix Cesaraugustae pietas innumeris martiribus pro fide et patria" ("La piedad de la victoriosa Zaragoza a los innumerables mártires de la fe y la patria" or "The piety of
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2023
2. Monument to the Martyrs to Religion and the Nation and Marker
Also see . . .
1. The First Siege of Zaragoza at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
2. The Second Siege of Zaragoza at Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2023
3. Monument to the Martyrs to Religion and the Nation and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2023
4. Monument to the Martyrs to Religion and the Nation Detail
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 7, 2023
5. Monument to the Martyrs to Religion and the Nation Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 5, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5. submitted on October 30, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
