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Cibeles Fountain
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- Century: XVIII
- Address: Cibeles Square. Metro: Banco de España (Line 2) 28014 Madrid
- Description: The goddess Cibeles Fountain has become an iconic symbol in Madrid. This monument has stood in the square of the same name between the Paseo de Recoletos and the Paseo del Prado since 1782. The fountain depicts the goddess Cybele, the symbol of earth, agriculture and fertility, on a chariot drawn by lions, and was designed by Ventura Rodríguez in the reign of Carlos III. The marble fountain originally stood next to the Buenavista Palace in the Paseo de Recoletos, and was moved to its present location in the middle of the square in the late 19th century. This Fountain is a compulsory visit in Madrid. The Cibeles has also its sport aspect because this monument has become in a symbol for the Real Madrid supporters, who come here to celebrate the big victories. Any description of the Cibeles Fountain would be incomplete without a mention of the magnificent buildings around the square: the Buenavista Palace, the Linares Palace, the Palace of Communications or central post office, and the Bank of Spain.
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