Madrid: Monuments and Statues
Places and attractions in the Monuments and statues category
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Plaza de Cibeles
In the heart of Madrid, Plaza de Cibeles stands as a grand symbol of the city's rich history and architectural beauty. This iconic square is renowned for its stunning centerpiece, the Cibeles Fountain, featuring the Roman goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by lions.
Monument to Miguel de Cervantes
In the heart of Madrid, Spain stands a grand homage to one of the country's most beloved literary figures, the Monument to Miguel de Cervantes. Located in the renowned Plaza de España, this impressive monument honors the author of "Don Quixote," one of the most...
Puerta de Alcalá
Neoclassical 5-arched triumphal gateway The Puerta de Alcalá stands as an iconic neoclassical monument in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Erected in 1778, it was commissioned by King Charles III and designed by the architect Francesco Sabatini. The gate marks the entrance to the Salamanca district and is one of...
Monument to Calvo Sotelo
The Monument to Calvo Sotelo stands as a poignant reminder of Spain's tumultuous history, located in the heart of Madrid. This prominent memorial pays homage to José Calvo Sotelo, a significant figure in Spanish politics as a conservative politician during the Second...
Monument to Alfonso XII
Colonnade with an equestrian statue The Monument to Alfonso XII is a regal tribute to the former King of Spain, situated within the green expanse of Madrid's Retiro Park. Designed by the architect José Grases Riera, this impressive monument was inaugurated in 1922, becoming a focal point within the...
Pantheon of Illustrious Men
The Pantheon of Illustrious Men is a reverent testament to Spain's rich history, located in the heart of Madrid. This hallowed site serves as a final resting place for some of the nation's most esteemed figures, from politicians to artists.
Ángel Caído
The Fuente del Ángel Caído, or the Fountain of the Fallen Angel, is a renowned monument located in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Situated within the picturesque Retiro Park, this unique sculpture stands at a notable height, drawing the attention of visitors from around...
Monument to Federico García Lorca
In the heart of Madrid, Spain, lies a poignant tribute to one of the country's most beloved poets and playwrights – the Monument to Federico García Lorca. Situated in the Plaza de Santa Ana, this memorial honors the life and work of Lorca, who was tragically...
Monument to Eloy Gonzalo
In the heart of Madrid, the Monument to Eloy Gonzalo stands as a testament to the bravery of a Spanish hero. Located in the bustling Cascorro Square, this statue honors Eloy Gonzalo, a soldier known for his valor during the Cuban War of Independence.
Monument to Castelar
The Monument to Castelar is a notable landmark nestled in the bustling city of Madrid, Spain. This sculptural tribute is dedicated to Emilio Castelar y Ripoll, a prominent statesman, historian, and president of the First Spanish Republic.
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree
In the heart of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree stands as an emblematic symbol of the city. Crafted by the renowned sculptor Antonio Navarro Santafé, this charming sculpture captures the attention of both locals and tourists alike.
Monument to Galdós
In the heart of Madrid, Spain, stands a monument dedicated to one of the country's most celebrated novelists, Benito Pérez Galdós. The Monument to Galdós, inaugurated on January 20, 1919, pays homage to the literary giant whose works are considered cornerstones of...
Monument to Álvaro de Bazán
The Monument to Álvaro de Bazán is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Plaza de la Villa, it consists of a bronze sculpture designed by Mariano Benlliure representing Álvaro de Bazán—a noted 16th century Admiral of the Spanish Navy once described by...
Statue of Lázaro Cárdenas
The Statue of Lázaro Cárdenas is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Erected at the Parque Norte, it pays homage to Mexican President Lázaro Cárdenas, noted for welcoming into Mexico thousands of Spanish Republican exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War and the ensuing Francoist dictatorship.
Fountain of Cybele
The Fountain of Cybele is a neoclassical fountain in Madrid, Spain. It lies on the centre of the Plaza de Cibeles. The sculptural group in its centre represents Cybele, a Phrygian earth and fertility deity. It has become one of the icons of the city.
Statue of Indalecio Prieto
Indalecio Prieto Tuero or, simply, the Statue of Indalecio Prieto, is an instance of public art located in Madrid, Spain.
Estatua de Espartero
Espartero or the monument to General Espartero, is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. A work by Pablo Gibert, it is dedicated to General Baldomero Espartero, "the Peacemaker".
Monument to the Marquis of the Duero
Marqués del Duero, also known as Monumento al Marqués del Duero, is an instance of public art located in Madrid, Spain.
Felipe IV
The Monument to Philip IV or Fountain of Philip IV is a memorial to Philip IV of Spain in the centre of Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, Spain.
Monument to General Martínez Campos
The Monument to General Martínez Campos is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Designed by Mariano Benlliure, it consists of an sculptural ensemble presided by a equestrian statue of General Arsenio Martínez Campos, who played a key role in bringing the Bourbon Restoration by leading the coup d'etat of Sagunto in 1874.
Monument to Isabella the Catholic
The Monument to Isabella the Catholic is an instance of public art located in Madrid, Spain. A work by Manuel Oms, the monument is a sculptural bronze ensemble consisting of an equestrian statue of Isabella of Castile, accompanied by Pedro González de Mendoza and Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba.
Monument to Cánovas del Castillo
The Monument to Cánovas del Castillo is an instance of public art located in Madrid, Spain. The monument consists of a bronze statue of Antonio Cánovas del Castillo by Joaquín Bilbao at the top of a pedestal designed by José Grases Riera that features additional sculptural elements by Bilbao.
Cerro de los Ángeles
The Cerro de los Ángeles is a hill located in Getafe, Spain, about 10 km south of Madrid. The site is famous for being the geographic centre of the Iberian Peninsula.
Monument to General Cassola
The Monument to Lieutenant General Manuel Cassola is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. It consists of a bronze statue of Manuel Cassola designed by Mariano Benlliure topping off a stone pedestal.
Monument to José Martí
The Monument to José Martí is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. A gift from the Republic of Cuba to Madrid, the monument is dedicated to José Martí, a Cuban writer and activist noted for his struggle in favour of the independence from Spain.
Caja Madrid Obelisk
The Caja Madrid Obelisk is an obelisk designed by Santiago Calatrava located in the Plaza de Castilla in Madrid, Spain. The monument—intended to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Caja Madrid— was donated by the saving bank to the city of Madrid.
Statue of Emilia Pardo Bazán
The Statue of Emilia Pardo Bazán is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located next to the calle de la Princesa, it is dedicated to Emilia Pardo Bazán.
Statue of Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes or the Statue of Cervantes is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Erected in 1835, it is dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. It lies on the Plaza de las Cortes, in front of the Congress of Deputies.
Monument to Bravo Murillo
The Monument to Bravo Murillo is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Dedicated to Juan Bravo Murillo, promoter of the Canal de Isabel II, it currently lies at the meeting of the calle de Bravo Murillo and the calle de José Abascal.
Mariblanca
The statues known as Mariblanca are female figures of uncertain origin which may relate to the fertility goddesses Venus or Fortuna. The name, which is common in Spanish relates to a statue which was purchased in the year 1625 by a Florentine merchant Ludovico Turchi as a gift to crown the lost Fountain of Faith in Madrid.
Puerta de Toledo
Commemorative gate completed in 1827 The Puerta de Toledo is a gate located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996. Construction began in 1812, but was not completed until 1827. It was one of the nineteen city gates within the Walls of Philip IV. Puerta de Toledo metro station in on Line 5 of the Madrid Metro.
Monument to Hispanidad
A la Hispanidad or the Monument to Hispanidad is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. The sculptural group is an allegory of the "meeting" of two civilizations.
Monumento a Simón Bolivar
Simón Bolívar or the Monument to Simón Bolívar is an instance of public art located in Madrid, Spain. Dedicated to Simón Bolívar "el Libertador", key figure in the emancipation of several Latin American nations, it consists of a bronze equestrian statue put on a stone pedestal.
Monumento a Concepción Arenal
The Monument to Concepción Arenal is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Parque del Oeste, it is dedicated to Concepción Arenal, 19th-century standout jurist and precursor of feminism.
Monument to Eugenio d'Ors
The Monument to Eugenio d'Ors Rovira is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Dedicated to Eugenio d'Ors—noted Catalan writer, art critic and Francoist intellectual—it consists of a sculptural group put inside a fountain and a commemorative wall displaying a relief of d'Ors.
Monument to Quevedo
Quevedo or the Monument to Quevedo is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. A work by Agustín Querol, it is dedicated to Francisco de Quevedo, distinguished writer of the Baroque era.
Jardines de Perón
The Monument to General Perón is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located at the namesake avenue, it consists of a bronze statue of the Argentine president and general Juan Domingo Perón designed by Agustín de la Herrán put on top of a granite pedestal.
Monument to Maria Christina of Bourbon
The monument to Maria Christina of Bourbon is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Designed by Mariano Benlliure and consisting of a bronze statue of the aforementioned queen consort and regent of Spain and a stone pedestal with additional sculptural elements, the monument lies in front of the Casón del Buen Retiro.
Refugiados
Refugiados is a monument and instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located at a water pond of the Paseo de Recoletos, it is dedicated to migrants and refugees.
Monument to Vasco Núñez de Balboa
The Statue of Vasco Núñez de Balboa is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located in the Ciudad Universitaria, next to the Museum of the Americas, it consists of a bronze sculpture of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, best known for his exploration across the Isthmus of Panama and the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.
Monument to Cuba
The Monument to Cuba is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain, consisting of a fountain over which an sculptural group topped by an allegory of Cuba emerges from. It is located at El Retiro Park.
Monumento a los Caidos por España
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.
Monument to Andrés Bello
The Monument of Andrés Bello is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located in the Dehesa de la Villa, the monument consists of a bronze statue of Andrés Bello on top of a granite pedestal.
El abrazo
El abrazo or the Monument to the Atocha lawyers is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. A three-dimensional rendering of Juan Genovés' painting of the same name, the sculpture serves as a memorial to the victims of the 1977 Atocha massacre, committed by the far-right.
Monument to Alfonso XIII
The Monument to Alfonso XIII is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located in the Ciudad Universitaria, it consists of a bronze statue dedicated to Alfonso XIII, signifying the latter's role as promoter behind the erection of the campus in the 1920s.
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