Monument to Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Madrid

#192 among attractions in Madrid

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°26'17"N, 3°43'17"W

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Moncloa - Argüelles (Ciudad Universitaria)Madrid Spain

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Monument to Vasco Núñez de Balboa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo de América, Estadio Nacional Complutense, Parque del Oeste, Faro de Moncloa.

~220 ftNW
American art, archaeology and ethnography
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~150 ftS
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0.5 miSW
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0.4 miW
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Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Vasco Núñez de Balboa?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Hispanidad, Madrid (1 min walk), Museo de América, Madrid (2 min walk), Faro de Moncloa, Madrid (2 min walk), Arco de la Victoria, Madrid (5 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Vasco Núñez de Balboa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Vasco Núñez de Balboa:

Bus

Av. Reyes Católicos - Pza. Cristo Rey • Lines: 132, 82 (4 min walk)
Avenida de la Memoria • Lines: 132, 133, 160, 161, 162, 46, 573, 82, 83, A, G, U (5 min walk)

Metro

Moncloa • Lines: L3, L6 (7 min walk)
Islas Filipinas • Lines: L7 (10 min walk)

Train

Moncloa (10 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (30 min walk)