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La Cibeles

Plaza de Cibeles, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Ranked #46 of 249 attractions in Madrid
4.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Lisbon, Portugal
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58 reviews 58 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

This is certainly one of the most beautiful plazas in europe.At the center ther is a amazing fountain in marble featuring godess Cibeles ( roman godess for fertality ) in a chart pulled by lions. The buildings around are also extremely beautiful ,including the new town hall. It's even more amazing at night when it becomes illuminated. It's really a... More

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caracas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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I love cibeles and the town hall building in the back, specially at night a must have picture, for me the best place in Spain More

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London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

It is the newly renovated Madrid Town Hall. Very high quality renovation, the building is beautiful, it has a lovely coffee shop, the architecture is amazing. Free wi-fi available throughout. It is free to go the tower from which there are amazing views of Madrid. It has a restaurant but I didn't try it on this occasion. In the summer... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

That winner inside of you knows that you don't need to wait for someone else (i.e. your team) to win a title for an excuse to get you to the fountain ... go at night, or after a rainstorm when Cibeles is in her shining glory & take photos ... nothing more beautiful when she has that coppery look! More

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madrid
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

A great sculpture, symbol of Madrid and of Real Madrid fans. They celebrate here every championship. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

I love clasical arquitecture and specially this par of my city with the Banco De España, the City Hall, the Museums avenue, El Palacio Linares and La Puerta de Alcalá. La Plaza de Cibeles is the perfect center for all these wonderfull jewls. And I forgot the Garn Vía. Amazing¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ More

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Malaga, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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The Fountain of Cibeles is the symbol of Madrid. The most important events in the city take place adjacent to this fountain. Political meetings and celebrations, such as when the Real Madrid Futbol team wins, all take place here. The fountain itself is very beautiful and shows the Roman goddess Cibeles (Ceres) being pulled in a chariot pulled by two... More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2011

Plaza Cibeles with its fountain named after the Roman Goddess of nature is not only the place where Real Madrid fans congregate to celebrate the victory of their team but also home to some beautiful buildings- the most impressive being Palacio de Comunicaciones / City Hall. We recommend a visit to the building on your way to Prado Museum as... More

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Porto, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010
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The fountain and the buildings around it are nice and, without being a must in Madrid, if you plan on visiting the Prado museum or any other landmark around, use the metro and get out in Banco de Espana station instead of Atocha. For football fans who know that this is the place where the fans of Real Madrid gather... More

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Tenafly, NJ
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105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2005

It's a nice fountain of the ancient Greek goddess of nature being pulled by 2 lions. If you get a chance to see it while in Madrid, check it out. It's closest to the Metro Banco de Espana. It'll be a 5-minute stop while you are in town. More

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