Calatrava column. by Eduardo Friedrich De la Calle https://padlet.com/eduardodelacalle_al/bbhqz1dvp0anu4kt Hecho con una chispa de genialidad en-us 2022-05-30 17:26:41 UTC 2022-05-30 21:44:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Located in Plaza de Castilla. The Calatrava Column is a monument designed by Santiago Calatrava, financed by a donation from the Caja Madrid entity to the city. eduardodelacalle_al https://padlet.com/eduardodelacalle_al/bbhqz1dvp0anu4kt/wish/2204911071 2022-05-30 17:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eduardodelacalle_al/bbhqz1dvp0anu4kt/wish/2204911071 It is a very aesthetic monument and brings modernism to the city. It measures 92m and was built to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Caja Madrid. It is considered an architectural treasure. A part of the population thinks that this monument attracts tourists to Madrid and that is why they see its demolition as unfeasible, although it must be said that it is a small part who think so. eduardodelacalle_al https://padlet.com/eduardodelacalle_al/bbhqz1dvp0anu4kt/wish/2204923843 2022-05-30 17:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eduardodelacalle_al/bbhqz1dvp0anu4kt/wish/2204923843 At the same time, many people think that it serves no purpose and is an unnecessary economic burden. The architectural structure cost at the time 14 million, of which 5 million were paid by the municipality of Madrid, although it is now priced at 100,000 euros. But the main reason why people ask for its demolition are the 300,000 euros per year of maintenance, which is excessive for a commemorative. eduardodelacalle_al https://padlet.com/eduardodelacalle_al/bbhqz1dvp0anu4kt/wish/2204934533 2022-05-30 18:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/eduardodelacalle_al/bbhqz1dvp0anu4kt/wish/2204934533