Things to do in Madrid, Community of Madrid: The Best Monuments & Statues

February 16, 2022 Roger Rusk

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.
Restaurants in Madrid

1. Plaza de Cibeles

Calle Alcala and Paseo de Recoletos, 28014 Madrid Spain http://www.aviewoncities.com/madrid/plazadecibeles.htm
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4.5 based on 5,544 reviews

Plaza de Cibeles

2. Puerta de Alcala

Plaza Independencia 1, 28001 Madrid Spain http://www.palaciodehielo.com
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4.5 based on 3,984 reviews

Puerta de Alcala

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 de Cristobal Colon

Plaza de Colon, Madrid Spain
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4.0 based on 147 reviews

Monumento de Cristobal Colon

4. Estatua de Espartero

Calle de Alcala 97-101, 28009 Madrid Spain
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Estatua de Espartero

5. Monumento a Don Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta

Plaza de Colon, Madrid Spain
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Monumento a Don Blas de Lezo y Olavarrieta

6. Monumento a Doutor Fleming

Calle de Julio Camba 3 Plaza de Las Ventas, 28028 Madrid Spain http://patrimonioypaisaje.madrid.es/sites/v/index.jsp
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Monumento a Doutor Fleming

7. Monument Glorieta de Emilio Castelar

Paseo de la Castellana, Madrid Spain
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3.5 based on 39 reviews

Monument Glorieta de Emilio Castelar

8. Monumento a Jorge Juan y Santacilia

Calle de la Armada Espanola, 28001 Madrid Spain
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3.5 based on 6 reviews

Monumento a Jorge Juan y Santacilia

9. Monumento a Goya

Calle de Goya, 91, Madrid Spain
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3.5 based on 8 reviews

Monumento a Goya

10. Estatua a Jose Cubero "Yiyo"

Calle de Alcala 237 Plaza de Toros, 28028 Madrid Spain http://patrimonioypaisaje.madrid.es/portales/monumenta/es/Monumentos/Monumentos-urbanos/Jose-Cubero-Yiyo-/?vgnextfmt=default&vgnextoid=0828091d1b9c4510091d1b9c45102e085a0aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8fac3cb702aa4510VgnVCM1000008a4a900aRCRD
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3.5 based on 10 reviews

Estatua a Jose Cubero "Yiyo"

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