Monumento al IV Centenario del Descubrimiento

The Monument to the Four hundredth Anniversary of the Discovery is also known as the Monument to Columbus or the fountain of the lion and it is located in the centre of the Jardines de Murillo gardens. The architectural design was by the Sevillian architect Juan Talavera y Heredia and the sculptures of the lion and the bust of Columbus were by Lorenzo Coullaurt Valera. It was built by popular subscription and inaugurated in 1921.

It is 23 metres high and consists of a base and two columns made of stone. Between the columns there are two bronze prows of caravels, with two signs, one on each side, with the names of Isabel and Fernando. On the base of the columns there are two marble medallions, one on each side, with a bust of Columbus and the coat of arms of the Catholic Monarchs. On the upper part there is a lion holding up a globe.