Location: Madrid
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The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Madrid, Community of Madrid
So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
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1. Plaza de Cibeles
2. Puerta de Alcala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,984 reviews
Reviewed By Homfirth - Holmfirth, United Kingdom
This is considered to be the first modern post-Roman triumphal arch built in Europe even older than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. It was a gate in the former Walls of Felipe IV and stands near the main entrance to the Parque del Buen Retiro. Today it is in the centre of a very busy traffic intersection and it’s difficult to take photos because of the continual stream of traffic.
3. Monumento a Alfonso XII
4. Puerta de Toledo
5. Monumento a Filippo IV
6. Monumento del Angel Caido
7. Pantheon of Distinguished Men
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By 598marisap - Dallas, United States
This is a beautiful neo byzantine building close to Atocha. It is dedicated to famous politicians from 19th century Spain. The sculptures are just amazing! The entrance is free for the public.
8. Monumento de Goya
9. Monumento de Alvaro de Bazan
10. Monumento de Victoria Eugenia y Alfonso XIII
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