La Antorcha de la Amistad (Spanish for "The Torch of Friendship")
8.8 • Historical landmark
Monumental abstract steel sculpture rises nearly 65 feet tall, painted glossy red and twisting upward in sweeping arcs. It anchors a busy downtown traffic circle, creating a dynamic encounter amid city movement. The sculpture symbolizes friendship between two nations with bold, elegant design and serves as a modern cultural landmark.
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"This historical site is a tall, brilliant red sculpture, impossible to miss."
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"The sculpture is over 60 feet tall and impossible to miss."
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Good to know
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Be cautious of traffic when visiting La Antorcha de la Amistad.
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The sculpture stands nearly 65 feet tall and weighs over 45 tons.
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It is located in a busy traffic rotary, making access tricky.
430 E Commerce St, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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