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 Plaza de Cibeles by HORSCHECKLeave a Comment Directions: The Plaza de Cibeles is at the eastern end of the Calle de Alcala. Metro: Banco de Espana
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 Palacio de Comunicaciones by Nathalie_B
It is located on the Plaza de Cibeles in the center of which you’ll find an impressive fountain named after a Roman goddess Cibele. Her carriage is driven by two lions that were created by the same sculptor that added lions to the Alcala Gate.
A very impressive roundabout that is surrounded by many beautiful buildings and the most outstanding one is the Palacio de Comunicaciones. Leave a Comment
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On a circle on the intersection of Alcalá street and Paseo del Prado you'll find the Cibeles Fountain. This sculpture was built by the Spanish architect Ventura Rodríguez and was installed in 1782. The sculpture represents Cibeles, the Phrygian goddess of fertility and agriculture, on a lion-pulled chariot. She holds a scepter and the keys to the city. Today the fountain is the traditional meeting point for fans and the football players of Real Madrid when they celebrate their winnings. Directions: Walking distance from Prado Museum. Nearest metro station: Banco de España.
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 Plaza de Cibeles and Gran Via by Maggies
On one side of there circle there is my favourite building in Madrid, Palacio de Comunicaciones.
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 Post Office by jamiesno
The architecture in Madrid is amazing and I was surprised I guess to see how beautiful the post office would be.
The Plaza de Cibeles is also where you will also find the famous fountain of Cibeles. The fountain depicts the goddess Cibeles, the Greek goddess of fertility, who is seen sitting on a chariot and being pulled by two lions. Leave a Comment
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The Plaza is where Real Madrid fans celebrate their teams big wins, (Athletico Madrid fans head to the nearby Neptune fountain for their big celebrations) also a site for political demos. This was once known as The Plaza of Madrid
The centre of the plaza is a traffic roundabout formed around the impressive fountain and statue of Cybele, or Ceres (The Great Mother, or Mother of The Gods, Roman goddess of fertility and nature) riding a chariot pulled by 2 lions. She holds a sceptre in one hand, and in the other the keys to the city.
The legend is that these lions are the lovers Hippomenes and Atalanta, who had been brought together by Aphrodite. Apparently, they upset Cybele, presumably 'going a bit too far' in her Temple, so she had them changed into lions and made to pull her chariot. Aphrodite had engineered this, as she was slighted by the lovers ingratitude to her!
Created by Ventura Rodriguez between 1777 and 1782.
It is quite a busy roundabout, with enough traffic whizzing by to stop you getting clear photos. The Paseo del Prado ends here, then continues northwards as the Paseo de los Recoletos. From West to East Calle de Alcala cuts across. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro - BANCO DE ESPANA
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 Correos (Slow post) by Carmela71
This neo-classical building holds the Post office, We went on our first VT meeting to buy the stamps and send the postcards to our VT friends.
Sorry in the last meeting I forgot all my list of people to write. Next time ?.
We still continue at Cibeles Square Leave a Comment
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 Cibeles by Carmela71
It represents the Goddess of fertility, earth and harvests on a lion-pulled chariot.
It is the place to celebrate the winning of the Real Madrid
We arrived here by underground (metro station Banco de Espa?a), now we look around for the buildings that surround the statue, and follow our steps to the Puerta de Alcala and entrance to the Retiro Park.
Ummm also we can go to Paseo de Recoletos 21 to Cafe Gijon and have a coffee, check prices before, is not a budget place lol, but always a place to see ... Leave a Comment
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 Cibeles square by night by IIGUANALeave a Comment
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Cibeles is some sort of an ancient goddess. And there is a large fountain with her in a chariot in the center. Behind you can see a beautiful building which is actually the central post office. This is one of the most beautiful and famous spots in Madrid, perhaps THE most beautiful and famous one. Leave a Comment
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