Plaza de Cibeles
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Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain
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Summary
- It is named after the Roman goddess of fertility and features the goddess seated inside a chariot pulled by two lions, standing since 1782.
- A beautiful white stone building behind the fountain, originally built as a post office and now a civic and cultural center.
- A stunning viewpoint offering fantastic views of the Plaza de Cibeles for a small fee.
- To see the historic fountain and goddess statue, admire the beautiful Palacio de Cibeles, and enjoy panoramic views of the plaza.
Named after the Roman goddess of fertility, Cybele's fountain has stood here since 1782 with the goddess sat inside a chariot pulled by two lions. Just behind it stands a really beautiful stone white building, the Palacio de Cibeles, which was originally built as a post office and now serves as a civic and cultural center. It's a stunning spot with a viewpoint that offers fantastic views of the Plaza de Cibeles for a small fee of three euros.
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