Birth of a New Man

Birth of a New Man, popularly known as el huevo de Colón, is a monument in , Spain. It is a work by Zurab Tsereteli, consisting of a colossal statue representing Christopher Columbus partially enfolded by an egg-like shell.
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  • Type: Work of art
  • Artwork type: sculpture
  • Description: monument in Seville
  • Also known as: Birth of A New Man” and “Рождение Нового Человека

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include San Jerónimo Park and Estadio de La Cartuja.

Park
is situated 190 metres southeast of Birth of a New Man.

Stadium
Estadio La Cartuja, formerly Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla, officially known as Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, is a stadium situated in the Isla de la Cartuja in , . is situated 1½ km southwest of Birth of a New Man.

Community center
is a former monastery located in the San Jerónimo neighborhood of , , Spain. It was founded in 1414 by Father Diego Martínez de Medina. is situated 690 metres southeast of Birth of a New Man.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El Vacie and Norte District.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood.

Suburb
is one of the eleven districts into which the city of , capital of the autonomous community of Andalucía, , is divided for administrative purposes. is situated 3 km south of Birth of a New Man.

Birth of a New Man

Latitude
37.4275° or 37° 25′ 39″ north
Longitude
-5.99281° or 5° 59′ 34″ west
Open location code
8C9PC2H4+2V
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1590173136
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­spring
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­artwork
Open­Street­Map attribute
artwork_type=­sculpture
Wiki­data ID
Q108627711
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Birth of a New Man” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Monumento a Colon and Parque San Jerónimo.

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