The Lechera Canaria statue in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the statues of women with packages on their heads are a tribute to the lecheres, the milkmaids who once carried milk to homes on their heads¹. These statues commemorate the hard work and dedication of these women, who were an essential part of everyday life in Tenerife in centuries past¹.
These historical figures are celebrated through street art to remember the traditions and cultural heritage of the island. Walking around the city, you can find many other statues and monuments that tell similar stories, making Santa Cruz a true open-air museum².
The one in the photo is located in San Domenico square in front of the fountain of the same name (fuente de Santo Domingo).
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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.
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¹: [That Lady from Europe](https://www.thatladyfromeurope.com/statue-e-monumenti-di-santa-cruz-de-tenerife/)
²: [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attractions-g187482-Activities-c47-t26-Santa_Cruz_de_Tenerife_Tenerife_Canary_Islands.html)
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