Monumento a los Caidos por España, Madrid

Name: Monumento a los Caidos por España
Address: Plaza de la Lealtad, Madrid, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Telephone: +34 912 76 71 87

#200 among attractions in Madrid

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Monumento a los Caidos por España, Madrid

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The Monument to the Fallen for Spain or the Monument to the Heroes of the Second of May, popularly known as el Obelisco, is a war memorial in Madrid, Spain. It lies on the centre of the Plaza de la Lealtad. ()

Local name: Monumento a los Caídos por España Opened: 2 May 1840 (184 years ago)Coordinates: 40°24'59"N, 3°41'34"W

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Plaza de la Lealtad, MadridRetiro (Paseo del Prado)Madrid 28014 Spain

Contact

+34 912 76 71 87

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Monumento a los Caidos por España – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo del Prado, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Palace of Linares, Plaza de Cibeles.

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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid
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~540 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monumento a los Caidos por España?

Nearby attractions include Palace of la Bolsa de Madrid, Madrid (2 min walk), Bolsa de Madrid, Madrid (2 min walk), Fuente de Apolo, Madrid (2 min walk), Naval Museum of Madrid, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Monumento a los Caidos por España by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monumento a los Caidos por España:

Bus

Neptuno • Lines: 10, 14, 27, 34, 37, 45, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N17, N25, N26, N9 (3 min walk)
Pº Prado - Banco De España • Lines: 14, 27, 37, 45 (3 min walk)

Metro

Banco de España • Lines: L2 (6 min walk)
Sevilla • Lines: L2 (10 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (11 min walk)
Sol (13 min walk)