Alfonso VII returns to Caldas de Reis

CALDAS, BIRTHPLACE OF A KING.

A MONUMENT FOR ALFONSO VII.

In 1105 Afonso VII was born in Caldas de Reis, one of the most relevant figures in the Medieval history of the Iberian Peninsula.

On the occasion of the 900th anniversary of his coronation as a king (1126-2026), we want to erect a conmemorative statue which remembers his figure and his historial link with our town.

This project will only be possible with the participation of everyone.

Help us erect the statue of Afonso VII.

A king born in Caldas

According to historical tradition, the king Afonso VII was born in Caldas de Reis in 1105, being the son of Queen Dona Urraca and Count Raimundo de Borgoña.

In 1111 he was crowned king of Galicia at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and, in 1126, after his mother's death, Dona Urraca, he was crowned in Leon, initiating a remarkable reign in the history of Iberian Peninsula.

Caldas is part of this history.

A monument to remember

In the 900th anniversary of the coronation of Afonso VII in Leon, the cultural society Terra Calda from Caldas de Reis, promotes the creation of a life-size granite statue dedicated to the king that was born in the town.

This project began due to our commitment to culture, history, and the enhancement our heritage.
👉 An initiative to be developed together: it is created by the community and it returns to it.

The sculpture will be installed in the town centre, becoming a new historical and cultural symbol for Caldas

A project open to citizens

We want this statue to be a collective project, created with the participation of neighbours, institutions and people who value history and cultural heritage.

That 's why we launch this campaign on Verkami.

Every contribution, either big or small, will help make this monument a reality.

Recognition of Contributors

In addition, we want all the people who make this project possible to remain forever linked to the memory of the statue. For this reason, the monument will include a small plaque with a QR code giving access to a digital page where the names of the individuals, entities, or groups who supported the initiative through their contributions will appear.

In this way, every contribution will become a visible part of the history of this monument and of the collective tribute to Afonso VII, born in Caldas de Reis.

Each patron will be able to decide whether they wish to appear under their own name, the name of an organization, or remain anonymous.

Afonso VII Commemorative Collection — Limited Editions

On the occasion of the 900th anniversary of the coronation of Afonso VII, we present an exclusive collection of commemorative prints inspired by the figure of the monarch and the historical legacy of Caldas de Reis.

All prints are produced using high-quality professional printing with meticulous attention to detail, conceived as collector’s pieces for lovers of history, art, and Galician heritage.

The collection is distributed in different numbered and highly limited editions:

👑 Special Collector’s Edition — only 25 copies
🏛️ Limited Edition — only 40 copies
📜 Commemorative Edition — only 50 copies
⚔️ Numbered Popular Edition — only 100 copies

Each print will be individually numbered, becoming an exclusive keepsake of this historic commemoration and of the Afonso VII statue project in Caldas de Reis.

All prints from the limited editions will include a certificate issued by the Asociación Cultural Terra Calda, certifying the authenticity of the artwork and its corresponding number within the numbered series.

A unique opportunity to become part of the memory of a cultural and heritage project created collectively by all.

PRINT 1. Special Collector’s Edition — only 25 copies.

PRINT 2. 🏛️ Limited Edition — only 40 copies

PRINT 3. Commemorative Edition — only 50 copies

PRINT 4. Numbered Popular Edition — only 100 copies

Who we are

We are the organizing committee for the 900th anniversary of the coronation of Alfonso VII, created within the Asociación Cultural Terra Calda.

A group of residents of Caldas de Reis united by a common goal: to recover and highlight the history of our town and the figure of a king who was born here.

This project is driven by enthusiasm, a commitment to our identity, and the desire to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

👉 Because the history of Caldas deserves to be told… and remembered.

What your contributions will fund

All funds raised will be entirely allocated to the creation and installation of the commemorative sculpture of Alfonso VII.

In general terms, the budget will be distributed as follows:

*Design and creation *of the sculpture (artistic work, modeling, and execution in granite).

*Materials *(granite and other necessary elements).

*Transport and installation *of the piece in the town center.

Technical costs and permits.

*Production and shipping *of rewards.

Communication and promotion of the project.

Timeline

The project timeline is already quite advanced, as the sculpture is currently in the process of being created.

Crowdfunding campaign (Verkami): May – June

Sculpture production: currently underway

Installation in the public space: second half of September

Reward delivery: between June and September

📦 Rewards will be shipped progressively, depending on their production, with backers kept informed at all times.

👉 This is a real project, already in progress, which—with your support—will soon become a symbol for the entire town.

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Follow the project also on the association’s Instagram

Every contribution, no matter how small, helps make this monument a reality.

👉 Transparency and commitment: every euro will go toward building this shared legacy.