Estatua de Espartero, Madrid

Name: Estatua de Espartero
Address: Madrid, Spain

#89 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

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". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°25'16"N, 3°41'1"W

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Salamanca (Recoletos)Madrid Spain

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Estatua de Espartero – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de Cristal, Palace of Linares, National Archaeological Museum, Puerta de Alcalá.

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1887 glasshouse housing contemporary art
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Museum, History museum, Art museum
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~1790 ftW
Neoclassical 5-arched triumphal gateway
Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid
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~1400 ftS
Colonnade with an equestrian statue
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Nautical science and naval history museum
Naval Museum of Madrid, Madrid
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~1420 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Monument to General Martínez Campos, Madrid
7 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Estatua de Espartero?

Nearby attractions include Aguirre School, Madrid (3 min walk), Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict, Madrid (4 min walk), Church of La Concepción, Madrid (7 min walk), Monument to Alfonso XII, Madrid (7 min walk).

How to get to Estatua de Espartero by public transport?

The nearest stations to Estatua de Espartero:

Bus

Velázquez - Villanueva • Lines: 1, 19, 51, 74, 9 (2 min walk)
Alcalá - Lagasca • Lines: 2, 20, 28 (4 min walk)

Metro

Retiro • Lines: L2 (4 min walk)
Príncipe de Vergara • Lines: L2, L9 (5 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (12 min walk)
Sol (26 min walk)