One of the most surprising statues in Madrid is this 2001 statue of the street sweeper in action. This is one of those statues that one could easily pass by and ignore due to its realism. Going up from Puerta del Sol in the direction of Lavapiés, visitors will always meet the same character halfway: the humble street sweeper from the Plaza de Jacinto Benavente. The statue was a token of gratitude from the mayor of Madrid who wanted to recognize the work of the street sweepers. This sculpture by…
