Mariblanca, Madrid

Name: Mariblanca
Address: Plaza Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain

#129 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

The statues known as Mariblanca are female figures of uncertain origin which may relate to the fertility goddesses Venus or Fortuna. ()

Local name: Estatua y fuentes de la Mariblanca Coordinates: 40°25'1"N, 3°42'16"W

Address

Plaza Puerta del SolCentro Madrid (Sol)Madrid Spain

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Mariblanca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gran Vía, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Mercado de San Miguel.

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Famed street for shopping and dining
Gran Vía, Madrid
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~940 ftSW
Madrid's vibrant main square
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
5 min walk • Plaza Mayor is the quintessential Spanish square, nestled in the heart of Madrid, and an emblematic landmark of the city's rich history. This grand, rectangular plaza is encircled by three-story residential buildings with 237 balconies facing the center, a testament...
~310 ftE
City gate, Square
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
2 min walk • Nestled at the very heart of Madrid, Puerta del Sol serves as the pulsating center of the Spanish capital. Historically a city gate, this famed public square is steeped in history and brimming with the vibrant energy of contemporary urban life.
~1430 ftW
Shopping, Market
Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel stands as a culinary haven for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling market, housed within an early 20th-century glass and iron structure, is a vibrant showcase of the very best in Spanish gastronomy.
~1370 ftSE
Monuments and statues
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~540 ftE
Monuments and statues
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~1150 ftE
Nightlife, Gambling, Social club
Casino de Madrid, Madrid
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~1120 ftE
Fine art museum in 18th-century palace
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid
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Square, Bookshop, Cafe
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16th-century monastery with artworks
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales, Madrid
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~1350 ftW
Archaeological site
Fountain of the Pear Tree Canals, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mariblanca?

Nearby attractions include Tetuán, Madrid (2 min walk), Casa Museo del Ratón Pérez, Madrid (2 min walk), Real Casa de Correos, Madrid (2 min walk), Puerta del Sol, Madrid (2 min walk).

How to get to Mariblanca by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mariblanca:

Metro

Sol • Lines: L1, L2, L3 (2 min walk)
Callao • Lines: L3, L5 (6 min walk)

Train

Sol (4 min walk)
Recoletos (20 min walk)

Bus

Atocha - Pza. Santa Cruz • Lines: 50 (4 min walk)
Cruz - Pza. Benavente • Lines: M1 (5 min walk)