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The monument to Pau Claris in Berga, which we can see in Las Fotos de los Lectores de La Vanguardia, recalls the ties of this politician and ecclesiastical man with Berguedà.
Pau Claris played a prominent role in the Catalan uprising and in the search for Catalan sovereignty under the reign of Louis XIII of France.
The monument is a metal sculpture at real height that represents the figure of Pau Claris, dressed in period clothing and holding a book in his hands. The figure rests on a stone block of approximately 1.25 meters, which has a commemorative inscription carved in it that recalls his relationship with Berguedà.
Some important aspects about Pau Claris are:
It is important to take into account that there are different interpretations and opinions about Pau Claris and its role in the history of Catalonia and Spain. Some consider him a traitor and others see him as a political leader in a complex and troubled historical context.
This monument in Berga was inaugurated on October 2, 1982, taking advantage of the opening of Passeig de les Aubes, where it is located.
