Monument to General Martínez Campos, Madrid

Name: Monument to General Martínez Campos
Address: Madrid, Spain

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Monument to General Martínez Campos, Madrid

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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. It lies on the centre of the Plaza de Guatemala, in El Retiro. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°25'4"N, 3°40'51"W

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Retiro (Parque del Retiro)Madrid Spain

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Which popular attractions are close to Monument to General Martínez Campos?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Cuba, Madrid (1 min walk), Monument to Alfonso XII, Madrid (3 min walk), Palacio de Velázquez, Madrid (5 min walk), Buen Retiro Park, Madrid (6 min walk).

How to get to Monument to General Martínez Campos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to General Martínez Campos:

Metro

Ibiza • Lines: L9 (4 min walk)
Príncipe de Vergara • Lines: L2, L9 (9 min walk)

Bus

Menéndez Pelayo - A. Sainz Baranda • Lines: 152, 20, 26, 63, C1 (4 min walk)
Av. Menéndez Pelayo - Menorca • Lines: 152, 20, N8 (4 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (17 min walk)
Atocha-Cercanías (24 min walk)