Orson Welles Ronda Sculpture

Devotee of Ronda

At first glance were surprised to see the monument to an American writer, actor and director. But all was revealed on learning that Welles was a lover of Spain and in particular Ronda. He spent much...

Orson Welles in Ronda

Nearby the Hemmingway relief in Ronda you can also find the relief of Orson Welles. He was also an admirer of bullfighting, so the place for the relief is well chosen, near to Ronda bullring. Orson We...

Sculpture

Ok, walked by it several times before we realized that it was someone we would recognize. It’s nice but I would not walk outta my way to see.

Actor, Director and Rondeño

This plaque and monument to the actor and director Orson Welles is to be found in Paseo de Blas Infante at the bottom edge of the Plaza de Toros behind the bullring. The Paseo Orson Welles runs from c...

Citizen Ronda

This statue in Paseo de Blas Infante (see my review "Attractions inside an attraction") honors American film icon Orson Welles, who fell in love with Spain, Ronda and bullfighting. He spent many summe...