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Description

Statue of Christopher Columbus with one hand resting on a globe placed on a column with three crosses and a rope. In his other hand he holds a document. It was unveiled on 8 September 2018 to mark the 526th anniversary of Columbus’ departure from La Gomera for the New World

Artist

• Cintia Machín Morín, Spanish-Canarian sculptor (Facebook).

Sources & Information

• Photograph by Chris Kluiters, 8 May 2026.
• Gomera Noticias 6 Sept. 2018, San Sebastián de La Gomera cuenta por fin con una escultura dedicada a Cristóbal Colón.
• Facebook, Inaugurada la nueva estatua de Cristobal Colón (video).

Tags

• Town: San Sebastián de la Gomera
• Comunidad autónoma: La Gomera
• Country: Spain
• Columbus, Christopher
• Machín Morín, Cintia
• Statue (Columbus)

Location (N 28°5'27" - W 17°6'37") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: esca718; Added: 6 June 2026  / Photograph: 8 May 2026

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