The monument to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz
The Monument to the Constitution of 1812 in Cadiz.
The “Monumento a la Constitución de 1812” is located in Cadiz, Spain, and commemorates the promulgation of the Constitution of Cadiz of 1812. This constitution, also known as “La Pepa”, was a milestone in Spanish history, representing the principles of liberalism and civil rights.
The monument is located in the Plaza de San Juan de Dios, in the historic center of Cadiz. It was inaugurated on March 19, 1912 to celebrate the centenary of the promulgation of the Constitution. The date is significant, as it marks the beginning of constitutional legislation in Spain.
The monument features various allegorical figures and symbolism that represent the values of the Constitution, such as freedom, equality and the sovereignty of the people. It may include statues of important figures of the time and architectural details that reflect the spirit of the period.
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The Spanish Constitution of 1812, also known as the Constitution of Cadiz or La Pepa, is the constitutional charter promulgated on March 19, 1812 by the Cortes, the Iberian parliament, in opposition to the Napoleonic occupation and the regime of Joseph Bonaparte. It established the constitutional monarchy with the limitation of the powers of the king, the separation of powers, universal male suffrage, and freedom of enterprise.
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