The reproduction bust was unveiled in 2001 to a mixed reception from the nominally conservative Madrilenos.
The original bust was designed and built by the sculptor Emiliano Barral.
The day of the unveiling ceremony was awash in revolutionary fanfare.
A sea of red flags, emotional and lofty speeches, and rousing hymns.
Families, towns and cities split by their personal feuds in a fight for ultimate control of Spain.
Madrid was initially on the side of the Republicans and fighting soon began between the Republican and Nationalist troops.
They gave up on the task and moved on to another project.
Together they quickly dug a shallow pit and buried the bust.
They chose Alfonso Guerra, then Deputy Secretary of the recently reformed PSOE.
In February of the same year the bust was recovered by a group of workers.
Many artists and sculptors offered to restore the bust to its original form.
However, it was felt that the damage held strong symbolic and historical significance.
With this philosophy in mind, he writes about destinations that are a little different.
Destinations that intrigue and interest.
