Monument to Quevedo, Madrid

Name: Monument to Quevedo
Address: 18 Calle de Bravo Murillo, Madrid, Spain

#163 among attractions in Madrid

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°26'8"N, 3°42'15"W

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18 Calle de Bravo MurilloChamberí (Trafalgar)Madrid Spain

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Monument to Quevedo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Sorolla, Museo ABC, Liria Palace, Monument to Bravo Murillo.

0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
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Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo ABC, Madrid
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Monuments and statues
Monument to Bravo Murillo, Madrid
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0.5 miNE
Museum
Geological and Mining Institute of Spain, Madrid
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Baroque architecture, Church
Our Lady of Montserrat Church, Madrid
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Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Universidad, Madrid
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0.7 miSW
Baroque architecture, Pedro de Ribera, Public art
Conde Duque, Madrid
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0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Contemporary Art Museum, Madrid
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Street
Calle de San Bernardo, Madrid
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0.7 miS
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Museo de Historia de Madrid, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Quevedo?

Nearby attractions include Museo de Historia de la Comunidad Judía de Madrid, Madrid (6 min walk), Beth Yaacov Synagogue, Madrid (6 min walk), Monument to Bravo Murillo, Madrid (6 min walk), Chamberí, Madrid (11 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Quevedo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Quevedo:

Bus

Bravo Murillo - Donoso Cortés • Lines: 149, 37 (2 min walk)
Bravo Murillo - Quevedo • Lines: 149, 37, N22 (2 min walk)

Metro

Quevedo • Lines: L2 (5 min walk)
Canal • Lines: L2, L7 (6 min walk)

Train

Moncloa (19 min walk)
Nuevos Ministerios (24 min walk)