Cristo del Otero

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The Cristo del Otero (Christ of the Knoll) is a large sculpture and symbol of the city of Palencia in Spain, located on a knoll (otero) on the outskirts of the city. Another name, much less popular, is the Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The sculpture was designed by Victorio Macho,"Efemérides de Cultura para el 23 de diciembre (Efemérides de Cultura para el 23 de diciembre)." Notimex 22 Dec. 2010: 1. Points of View Reference Center. Web. 27 June 2014. and it is also the location of his tomb. Read more on Wikipedia

type: monument
date from: 1931

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