chariots on Alcalá Street

Madrid, Spain

Designed by the Basque sculptor Higinio de Basterra at the turn of the 20th century, these chariots adorn the BBVA building on Alcalá Street, number 16.  Twenty-five tons of copper, bronze, lead and iron were used to complete these masterpieces.

Walk along Alcalá Street with your head up, otherwise you'll miss many of these details!