Monument to Álvaro de Bazán, Madrid

Name: Monument to Álvaro de Bazán
Address: Madrid, Spain

#80 among attractions in Madrid

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The Monument to Álvaro de Bazán is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Plaza de la Villa, it consists of a bronze sculpture designed by Mariano Benlliure representing Álvaro de Bazán—a noted 16th century Admiral of the Spanish Navy once described by Cervantes as "father of soldiers, lightning of war, fortunate and never defeated captain"— put on top of a stone pedestal. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°24'54"N, 3°42'37"W

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Centro Madrid (Palacio)Madrid Spain

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Monument to Álvaro de Bazán – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, Real Armería.

~1150 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Francesco Sabatini
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~850 ftE
Madrid's vibrant main square
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
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~730 ftW
Catholic cathedral with striking chapels
Almudena Cathedral, Madrid
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~1210 ftW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Real Armería, Madrid
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~1140 ftW
City wall, Historical place
Muslim Walls of Madrid, Madrid
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~320 ftNE
Shopping, Market
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~120 ftW
City hall, Baroque architecture
Casa de la Villa, Madrid
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~1130 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Theater, Architecture
Teatro Real, Madrid
6 min walk • Teatro Real or simply El Real, as it is known colloquially, is a major opera house located in Madrid. Founded in 1818 and inaugurated on 19 November 1850, it closed in 1925 and reopened in 1966.
~330 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~980 ftSW
Bridge
Segovia Viaduct, Madrid
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~220 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St Nicholas' Church, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Álvaro de Bazán?

Nearby attractions include Plaza de la Villa, Madrid (1 min walk), Casa de la Villa, Madrid (1 min walk), Tablao Las Carboneras, Madrid (1 min walk), St Nicholas' Church, Madrid (2 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Álvaro de Bazán by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Álvaro de Bazán:

Bus

Segovia - Conde • Lines: 31, 50, 65 (3 min walk)
Pza. Puerta Cerrada • Lines: 31, 50, 65 (4 min walk)

Metro

Ópera • Lines: L2, L5, R (6 min walk)
La Latina • Lines: L5 (7 min walk)

Train

Sol (12 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (16 min walk)