Monument to the abarcas · Carmona

An abarca is a traditional handcrafted wooden shoe, widely used in the past for its resistance and adaptation to the conditions of cobblestone streets. Although today their daily use has diminished, they are still present in folklore groups and popular festivities, especially in the typical "subida en abarcas". Carmona is known as "the flower of the abarqueros" due to the large number of neighbors who were dedicated to the manufacture of this footwear, both for their own use and for sale. The monument pays tribute to this centuries-old tradition and, in particular, to Amado Gómez, the town's most illustrious abarquero. His figure represents the dedication of a lifetime to the trade, becoming a symbol of local identity. This monument not only honors Gómez, but also all the generations that have kept alive this cultural heritage linked to craftsmanship and rural life in Carmona.