Monumento al Ángel de la Paz(Juan de Ávalos)

Standing prominently along the TF-11 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Monumento al Ángel de la Paz is a striking example of twentieth-century Spanish monumental art. Created by renowned sculptor Juan de Ávalos y García-Taborda in 1966, this monument was designed to symbolise the ideals of peace and reconciliation during a period marked by political tension in Spain. The Angel of Peace, with its majestic wings outstretched, faces the Atlantic as a perpetual guardian of the city and its people. Its inauguration was attended by local and national dignitaries, underscoring its significance as a symbol of unity for the Canary Islands. The work is particularly notable for Ávalos’s distinctive sculptural style, which is also seen in his contributions to the Valley of the Fallen near Madrid. Over the decades, the monument has served as a site for commemorative ceremonies, including remembrance events relating to the Spanish Civil War and international peace initiatives. The Monumento al Ángel de la Paz stands not only as a testament to artistic excellence but also as a silent witness to the evolving political and social landscape of Santa Cruz de Tenerife throughout the latter half of the twentieth century.