El abrazo, Madrid

Name: El abrazo
Address: Madrid, Spain

#244 among attractions in Madrid

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°24'45"N, 3°41'58"W

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Centro Madrid (Embajadores)Madrid Spain

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El abrazo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: CaixaForum Madrid, Fountain of Neptune, Lavapiés, Medialab-Prado.

~1710 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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~1780 ftNE
Museum, Fountain, Event space
Fountain of Neptune, Madrid
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~1530 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
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~1680 ftE
Museum, Civic center
Medialab-Prado, Madrid
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~910 ftN
Monuments and statues
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~1350 ftW
Square
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~720 ftN
Monuments and statues
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~1330 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Embajadores, Madrid
7 min walk • Embajadores is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid, belonging to the Centro District.
~1660 ftE
Monuments and statues
Monument to Eugenio d'Ors, Madrid
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~1410 ftS
Street
Plaza de Lavapiés, Madrid
7 min walk • The Plaza de Lavapiés is a public square in the city of Madrid, Spain. It is located in the area of the same name, Lavapiés.
~930 ftNW
Square
Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to El abrazo?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Monumental, Madrid (1 min walk), Real Academia de la Historia, Madrid (2 min walk), Calle de Atocha, Madrid (3 min walk), Palace of the Marquis of Molins, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to El abrazo by public transport?

The nearest stations to El abrazo:

Metro

Antón Martín • Lines: L1 (1 min walk)
Tirso de Molina • Lines: L1 (7 min walk)

Bus

Atocha - Magdalena • Lines: 26, 32, 6 (1 min walk)
Atocha - León • Lines: 26, 32, 6, N26 (1 min walk)

Train

Sol (11 min walk)
Embajadores (14 min walk)