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  1. The Plaza de Cibeles is a square with a neo-classical complex of marble sculptures with fountains that has become a symbol for the city of Madrid. It sits at the intersection of Calle de Alcalá (running from east to west), Paseo de Recoletos (to the North) and Paseo del Prado (to the south). Plaza de Cibeles was originally named Plaza de ...

  2. Mar 29, 2019 · Plaza Cibeles, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain. As one of Madrid's most emblematic and iconic squares, Plaza de Cibeles has come to be just as much a symbol of the city as Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor. The neoclassical square in central Madrid is many things — a major traffic hub, home to a handful of spectacular buildings, even the unofficial ...

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  3. Cibeles Fountain. The fountain of Cybele was designed by the architect Ventura Rodríguez in 1782. It represents Cybele, the Greek goddess who is depicted sitting on a lion-drawn carriage. In the beginning, the fountain supplied water to the citizens of Madrid and in 1895, it was moved to the centre of Plaza de Cibeles and became a decorative ...

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  5. Cibeles Palace. The former Communication Palace is a monumental building that has been the seat of Madrid City Council since 2007. Opened in 1909, it was designed and built by Antonio Palacios and Joaquín Otamendi as the headquarters for the Spanish Post Office. In 1993, it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) in the Monument category.

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  6. Cibeles Fountain has been standing in this emblematic square since 1782. One of the city’s most famous landmarks, it depicts Cybele, the Great Mother of the gods and Roman goddess of fertility, atop a chariot drawn by two lions. It stands in the centre of the Plaza de Cibeles, the square to which it has lent its name and which marks the start ...

  7. Jun 2023 • Couples. Madrid is a busy, active city of tourists and locals alike. Impressive buildings like the Royal Palace, the cathedral, Monuments, Plaza's and food. The Mercado San Miguel is the place to grab a light lunch or dinner with drinks aplenty, it was always packed to the rafters.

  8. The Plaza de Cibeles is a square with a Neoclassical complex of marble sculptures with fountains that has become an iconic symbol for Madrid. Plaza de Cibeles was originally named Plaza de Madrid, but in 1900, the City Council named it Plaza de Castelar, which was eventually replaced by its current name. At the center stands the Fuente de ...

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