(Translated by Google) In the central square of the Alpujarra, adorning the administrative headquarters, the Mayor's Office, the Interior, the Municipal Council and the Departmental Assembly, there is one of the greatest works of the Antioquia sculptor Rodrigo Arenas Betancur, inaugurated in 1988. The monument to the Antioqueña Race, which measures 38 meters, is a metaphor, a curve in space in which the history of the conquered peoples, their past, religion and evolution of their work can be appreciated. The work is crowned by death and is considered an icon of our race. At the base of the sculpture lie part of the ashes of the Antioquia master. (Original) En la plazoleta central de la Alpujarra, adornando las sedes administrativas, Alcaldía, Gobernación, Concejo municipal y Asamblea departamental, se encuentra una de las mayores obras del escultor antioqueño Rodrigo Arenas Betancur inaugurada en 1.988. El monumento a la Raza Antioqueña, que mide 38 metros, es una metáfora, una curva en el espacio en el cual se pueden apreciar la historia de los pueblos conquistados, su pasado, religión y evolución de su trabajo. La obra está coronada por la muerte y es considerada ícono de nuestra raza. En la base de la escultura yacen parte de las cenizas del maestro antioqueño.

(Translated by Google) The large sculpture of the artist Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt was built in 1988 in the administrative center Alpujarra. With a length of 38 m, which stretches like a sky-striving band resting on pillars, the observer is involuntarily compelled to look up. The figures that appear on the surface seem disturbing and confusing in their own way, as though they were erroneous in the dark. And indeed: "We must inaugurate this monument to Antioquia in dark moments of immense, intense and widespread pain, moments when the land is dismembered, it is inexorably mutilated, lost in destruction and cannibalism." These were some of the words moved by the sculptor, who worked several years on his bronze and concrete work. The monument was dedicated to the memory of Pedro Nel Gomez, an engineer, painter and sculptor, as well as the life of the poet Carlos Castro Saavedra. The Cardinal Primate of Colombia, Alfonso López Trujillo donated his blessing. The unrest that has spread in the Anazonas area since the exploration a century ago suggests the problems that are expressed in this work. A dark moving but impressive work, which reminds the viewer not to close his eyes. (Original) Die Grossplastik des Künstlers Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt wurde 1988 im Verwaltungszentrum Alpujarra errichtet. Mit einer Länge von 38 m, die wie ein himmelwärts strebendes Band auf Pfeilern ruhend sich hinzieht, ist der Betrachter unwillkürlich genötigt, hoch zu blicken. Die Figuren die sich auf der Fläche bieten, wirken auf ihre Art verstörend und verwirrend, wie im Dunkeln irrend. Und tatsächlich: "Wir müssen dieses Denkmal für Antioquia in dunklen Momenten von immensen, intensiven und ausgedehntem Schmerz einweihen; Momente, in denen das Land zerstückelt wird, ist es unaufhaltsam verstümmelt, in Zerstörung und Kannibalismus versunken." Dies waren einige der Worte, die der Bildhauer, welcher mehrere Jahre an seinem Werk aus Bronze und Beton arbeitete, bewegt äusserte. Das Denkmal widmete er dem Gedenken von Pedro Nel Gomez, einem Ingenieur, Maler und Bildhauer, sowie dem Leben des Dichters Carlos Castro Saavedra. Der Kardinal Primas von Kolumbien, Alfonso López Trujillo spendete seinen Segen. Die Unruhe welche sich im Anazonasgebiet seit der Erforschung vor einem Jahrhundert ausbreitete, lässt die Probleme ahnen, welche sich in diesem Werk ausdrücken. Ein düster bewegendes aber eindrückliches Werk, das den Betrachter mahnt seine Augen nicht zu verschliessen.

(Translated by Google) One of the greatest works of the master Rodrigo Arenas has become a must for tourists from Medellin. Although in general the works of the master Betancourt are monumental, this in particular has a special charm. 100% Recommended (Original) Una de las más grandes obras del maestro Rodrigo Arenas que se ha convertido en un lugar obligado para los turistas de Medellín. Aunque en general las obras del maestro Betancourt son monumentales, esta en particular tiene un encanto especial. 100% recomendada

(Translated by Google) One of the great and beautiful works of the master Rodrigo Arenas Betancur (Original) Una de las grandes y bonitas obras del maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancur

(Translated by Google) Spectacular monument (Original) Monumento espectacular

(Translated by Google) Another of the beautiful works of Maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt. A monument to visit if you go to Medellín. (Original) Otra de las hermosas obras del Maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt. Un monumento que se debe visitar si vas a Medellín.

Very unique and large sculpture in the town center.

(Translated by Google) Located in the middle of the administrative center of the Alpujarra is the monument to the race of maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancur. This work symbolizes the push and tezon force of the Antioqueno people. The work is admiration of locals and strangers, a meeting point and a division of the municipal and departmental administrations. (Original) Ubicado en la mitad del centro administrativo la alpujarra se encuentra el monumento a la raza del maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancur. Esta obra simboliza la fuerza empuje y tezon del pueblo antioqueño. La obra es admiracion de propios y extraños, punto de encuentro y divide asi mismo une a la administracion municipal y la departamental.

Good sculpture of Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt in memory of the different origins of Colombian nation situated in a open square surrounded by Medellin town hall buildings

(Translated by Google) The culture must be promoted more (Original) Se debe promver mas la cultura

(Translated by Google) It is something emblematic (Original) Es algo emblemático

(Translated by Google) Explicit art (Original) Arte explicito

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful monument. (Original) Очень красивый памятник.

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(Translated by Google) Very good place (Original) Muy buen lugar

(Translated by Google) Excellent place and very nice work (Original) Excelente lugar y muy bonita obra

(Translated by Google) From the top it is very different (Original) Desde lo alto es muy distinto

(Translated by Google) very pretty (Original) muy bonito

(Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Bonito

(Translated by Google) Paisa bidding symbol (Original) Símbolo de la pujanza paisa

(Translated by Google) Grand monument of maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancur (Original) Gran monumento del maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancur

Es un lugar amplio muy tranquilo para caminar y seguro. ¡El monumento es bastante grande! Igualmente, hay carritos que venden golosinas y baños en el sótano.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful work of art (Original) Una bella obra de arte

Impressive monument with beautiful details sculpted all around. With seeing when you're downtown.

Very large and impressive monument.

A powerful important perspective on the many important cultural elements in Colombian life. Well crafted, rich in detail and stories…

Just a moment, don't think is worth visiting. Only if it's on your way.

(Translated by Google) Government of Antioquia emblematic site where the destinations of our department are managed. (Original) Gobernación de Antioquia sitio emblemático donde se manejan los destinos de.nuestro departamento.

Pretty cool showing the history of the city

Exellent! Photo spot📸

Beautiful monument.

Great monument dedicated to the history of the country and its struggles.

(Translated by Google) Historical and politically important place or monument (Original) Historischer und politisch bedeutsamer Platz bzw. Monument

(Translated by Google) Beautiful monument. (Original) Hermoso monumento.

(Translated by Google) Simply spectacular (Original) Simplemente espectacular

(Translated by Google) Masterly! (Original) Magistral!

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful, well located and easily accessible. (Original) Muy bonito, bien ubicado y de fácil acceso.

(Translated by Google) In the heart of downtown Medellín. That spectacular (Original) En el corazón del Centro de Medellín. Esoectacular

(Translated by Google) All a cultural contradiction that would admit a deep study on desire to be what we are not. (Original) Toda una contradicción cultural que admitiría un estudio profundo sobre deseo de ser lo que no somos.

(Translated by Google) Government of Antioquia (Original) Gobernación de Antioquia

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(Translated by Google) The monument is great, it has many details. (Original) El monumento es genial, cuenta con muchos detalles.

(Translated by Google) I have always liked this work by maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt (Original) siempre me ha gustado esta obra del maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt

(Translated by Google) Emblematic set of sculptures of the master Rodrigo Arenas Betancur located in the central square of the administrative center "La Alpujarra", which describes with its forms the prehistory and the history of the "Antioquia Race". The strength and solidity of this town is reflected in the materials chosen and in the treatment and spatial distribution of the figures, achieving a Ben line of time that distinguishes the main characters and tasks of their culture. (Original) Emblemático conjunto de esculturas del maestro Rodrigo Arenas Betancur ubicado en la plazoleta central del centro administrativo "La Alpujarra", que describe con sus formas la prehistoria y la historia de la "Raza antioqueña". La pujanza y solidez de este pueblo se refleja en los materiales escogidos y en el tratamiento y la distribución espacial de las figuras, logrando una línea del tiempo Ben la que se distinguen los principales personajes y quehaceres de su cultura.

(Translated by Google) In the square of the Alpujarra, it presents our life as arrieros and berracos in Antioquia. (Original) En la plazoleta de la Alpujarra, presenta nuestra vida de arrieros y berracos en Antioquia.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful work of art that reflects our culture and the origins of our independence (Original) Una maravillosa obra de arte que refleja nuestra cultura y los orígenes de nuestra independencia

(Translated by Google) A great work, a place to visit and admire. (Original) Una gran obra, sitio para visitar y admirar.

(Translated by Google) It is a very beautiful monument. The square is an open, wide, quiet and safe place. It is located near the Medellín City Hall and the Antioquia Governorate, making it a very popular place for governmental and administrative procedures. A few blocks away there are also places for events, parks and shopping centers. (Original) Es un monumento muy bonito. La plaza es un lugar abierto, amplio, tranquilo y seguro. Se ubica cerca de la alcaldía de Medellín y la Gobernación de Antioquia, por lo que son lugares muy concurridos para diligencias gubernamentales y administrativas. A pocas cuadras de distancia hay además lugares de eventos, parques y centros comerciales.

Highly recommend for all those either international and national tourists doing some walking around government offices at Medellín city, don't miss a picture with that exceptional sculpture made by Maestro Rodriguez Arenas Betancurt

(Translated by Google) Beautiful monument (Original) Hermoso monumento