Castell - Tarragona, Spain
Posted by: linkys
N 41° 07.070 E 001° 14.878
31T E 352910 N 4553316
Statue depicting the Tarragonian inspired custom of building human castles (Castell).
Waymark Code: WM7T6F
Location: Cataluña, Spain
Date Posted: 11/29/2009
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A castell is a human tower built traditionally in festivals throughout Catalonia, Spain. Originating near Tarragona, the most skilled castellers are still found near the city, hence the statue erected on the Ramblas Nova.
The castell is built in two phases. First, the base of the tower is formed, then the people forming the upper levels of the tower move upward over the lower levels to complete the tower. The statue depicts a seven level tower and shows the strength and agility needed. You can also see the elation of success in the faces of the participants.
Upper Portion of Sculpture
Detail of the Base
Wikipedia article on castells
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