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The Fountain of Cybele (Spanish: Fuente de Cibeles, or simply, La Cibeles) is a neoclassical fountain in Madrid, Spain. It lies on the centre of the Plaza de Cibeles. The sculptural group in its centre represents Cybele, a Phrygian earth and fertility deity. It has become one of the icons of the city.
Plaza de Cibeles, or Cibeles Square, is a famous square and a landmark in the heart of Madrid. A Neoclassical fountain and statues and sculptures made of marble have been placed in the center of the square and, together with the Palacio de Cibeles , have become an important symbol of the city.
The grand and majestic Plaza de Cibeles in the heart of Madrid is famous for the historical buildings which flank it, including the Bank of Spain and the Cybele Palace. At the center of the plaza you will find the well-known Cibeles Fountain, named after the Roman goddess of nature and depicting her in a chariot pulled by two lions.
The Plaza de Cibeles is Madrid's most famous confluence of streets, where Paseo de Recoletos, Paseo del Prado and Calle de Alcal meet. In the middle of the roundabout lies Cibeles Fountain, a 1782 sculpture and fountain of the classical goddess Cibeles who sits in a chariot pulled by lions.
Of all the grand roundabouts that punctuate the Paseo del Prado, Plaza de la Cibeles most evokes the splendour of imperial Madrid. The jewel in the crown is the astonishing Palacio de Comunicaciones. Other landmark buildings around the plaza’s perimeter include the Palacio de Linares and Casa de América, the Palacio Buenavista and the ...
Plaza de Cibeles square. Madrid. This is one of the liveliest, best-known and most beautiful squares in Madrid, and is home to such emblematic monuments as the Cibeles Fountain and Palace. This is a visit not to be missed on any trip to the city.
The monumental Cibeles Fountain has become a Madrid icon. Located in the heart of the city ( see location on our sights map ), it shows Cybele, the Greek goddess of fertility and nature holding a sceptre and a key while being pulled by two lions on a chariot.
