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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK179,496 contributions
Joyful Scenes, But Sad Past
Nov 2022
This cute sculptural ensemble seemingly celebrates the joys of youth, but sadly hides a sad part of Santander. There was a time when beachcombers such as the poor and orphaned children, who frequented the docks of Santander Bay, survived through petty theft. Sometimes coins would be thrown into the sea from passengers of passing boats. The children would dive into the sea to find the coins as depicted in the sculptures.
Written December 10, 2022
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,775 contributions
Beautiful Sculptures
Aug 2014 • Couples
The monument to the Raqueros shows 4 young boys in bronze. One is about to dive. The raqueros were young boys, all poor, who would dive if a tourist threw a coin into the sea. They made their living that way. The artist who made the statues unfortunately is not mentioned on the plaque.
Written August 13, 2014
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Miguel Angel R
Santander, Spain13 contributions
Representing real people
Jan 2013
At last a group of statues of poor common people. Really much more representatives than those statues of conquerors, priests, kings or even dictators...
Written March 24, 2013
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Damien B
Dublin, Ireland49 contributions
Moving Tribute
Jun 2019
We came across this monument to the lost vagabond children of Santander docks and found their story fascinating.
Written September 4, 2019
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PoshPaddy
Galway, Ireland214 contributions
Fabulous walk
Oct 2015 • Couples
The walk along the promenade is fabulous, with lots of entertainment and pop-up cafes, etc. Some excellent restaurants on town side.
Written October 30, 2015
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Val3000
Santander, Spain101 contributions
Recall elder times
Statues dedicated to the poor boys at the begining of the 20th century.
Written January 5, 2012
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N0MAD_2010
Amsterdam, The Netherlands56 contributions
Art imitating Life
Sep 2018
Fun photo opp at the lively boulevard. Nice place to stroll along the river in the late afternoon and evening.
Written August 6, 2019
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Dom S
Woodford, UK33 contributions
Evocative monument
Apr 2018 • Family
A lovely place to sit (plenty of benches) and contemplate view of Santander bay while imagining its past history.
Written April 16, 2018
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Petar A
92 contributions
Beautiful statues!
Sep 2017 • Couples
A set of beautiful statues dedicated to the kids who used to dive into the bay after the coins thrown by the people from the ferries. Great view, especially in combination with the beautiful bay of Santander.
Written October 5, 2017
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L C
Bath, UK1,302 contributions
Thoughtful bronze statues!
Aug 2017 • Couples
We did not understand the story behind the Monumento a Los Raqueros until later....but the statues are extremely impressive and a fitting tribute.....
Written August 26, 2017
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