El Cenachero is a famous bronze sculpture in Málaga, Spain. It was created in 1968 by the artist Jaime Fernández Pimentel and represents a traditional fishmonger, also called "cenachero", who sold fish on the streets of the city. The sculpture is located in the Plaza de la Marina and is a beloved symbol of Málaga.

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Michael (Wasi)

May 25, 2025

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The Cenachero is a statue of a fishmonger who seems to be in perpetual balance with his two baskets. If he could talk, he'd probably say, "Watch out for the sardines, they're so fresh!" 🐟😄

An iconic figure of Málaga that keeps the tradition alive… without moving an inch! 😆✨

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Harald Schramm (Schocker)

June 4, 2024

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This bronze sculpture, created in 1968 by the local artist Jaime Fernández Pimentel, depicts a popular figure in Málaga – the cenachero, who sold fish in the city streets, trying to keep his two baskets (cenachos) balanced. He typically sold local anchovies, but also mackerel, sardines, or glass gobies.

Source and further information:

visita.malaga.eu/de/was-zu-sehen-und-zu-tun/kultur/historische-monumente/monumente/cenachero-p103487

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