Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
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Neighbourhood: Salamanca (District)
How to get there
- Banco de España • 5 min walk
- Retiro • 6 min walk
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travelinspiration
Dallas, TX357 contributions
Oct 2022
Cibeles is the MOST beautiful monument in all of Madrid in our opinion. We loved walking this area, taking pictures of monument and fountain across street - just stunning. Yes it is busy but expected for such large city. Definitely a must see for 1st visit to Madrid. Even more beautiful at night with lights.
Written October 28, 2022
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Fisherfamilysc
141 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This glorious building is placed next to a very busy roundabout, making picture taking an adventure all of its own. It is quite a site to see. I wish we had gone back at night to see it lit up.
Written October 7, 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,288 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Plaza de Cibeles is a very attractive, but busy, place. The central feature is the grand Cibeles Fountain, but the plaza is also flanked by the fabulously ornate Banco de Espana building. The plaza is where city celebrations commonly are held.
Written May 17, 2024
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Frank I
Reservoir, Australia13 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Madrid is a busy, active city of tourists and locals alike. Impressive buildings like the Royal Palace, the cathedral, Monuments, Plaza's and food. The Mercado San Miguel is the place to grab a light lunch or dinner with drinks aplenty, it was always packed to the rafters. The Churro's and thick chocolate are a must, available everywhere.
Written August 9, 2023
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY3,390 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The Plaza de Cibeles is the most beautiful plaza in Madrid. Directly in the center is the beautiful Cibeles fountain. Also in the plaza is the beautiful Palacio de Cibeles, one of the most beautiful buildings in Madrid. I highly recommend you check it out, it makes for some good photos.
Written June 28, 2024
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,287 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
My wife and I arrived at Plaza de Cibeles when we came into Madrid on the Airport Express bus. It is a beautiful plaza with the Cit Hall in the background. Our Airbnb was only three blocks away from the plaza.
Written October 3, 2020
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Juan
Caswell Beach, NC4 contributions
Jan 2020
Quite busy traffic but sidewalks are broad and effective pedestrian crosswalks which are well respected by drivers. The buildings are majestic, especially the old national post office headquarters. ( the large ornate white building)
Written January 31, 2020
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Allan C
Ipswich, UK542 contributions
Apr 2022
Attractive open space when not filledwith traffic where the Calle Alcala crosses the Paseo de Castellaneo. Several attractive buildings and an impressive fountain in the middle with a Celtic like figure i a chariot. You may be pushed tlo get a decent photo of the fountain.
Written May 2, 2022
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Rabbs27
Vancouver, Canada742 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
We went here during day. A beautiful area with amazing buildings and shopping alley. A must see and you will day walk by here. Even nicer at night definetely you need to see madrid by night.
Written April 20, 2020
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA561 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A very busy area of cars and people surrounded by wonderful architecture. We really wanted to see the fountain in the center and you get great views from a distance. There is really no safe way to get there that we could find. Reminded us of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris without the tunnel to actually get there. It really does not matter though since the view from every angle was great. Enjoy.
Written November 1, 2023
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skinner2018
New York City, New York
The hotel Tryp Cibeles is near what monument or landmark in the Plaza de Cibeles?
Written May 13, 2018
Sorry, can’t be of assistance. Have fun!
Written May 13, 2018
When does the Palacio de Cibeles normally have fireworks? Thank you
Written March 30, 2017
I really don't know, sorry formmy delayed answer.
Written April 27, 2017
Can we go to the rooftop ? is there any ticket to be bought ? if so what is the price? thanks
Written August 30, 2015
Yes it is possible to buy tickets inside the palace, the price is 2 Euros by adult and .5 per Children below 12 years, 1st Wednesday of each month is free entracy, check in google using palacio de las Cibeles and then choose Tu visita menu, I cannot post Links thats why I can attached the link.
Written August 31, 2015
Ukoy5
New York City, New York
What is the name of the restaurant insid Plaza de Cibeles.
Written April 4, 2015
Hi, it is called Restaurante Palacio de Cibeles and is located on the 6th floor. There is a beautiful terrace with a view on Madrid. The restaurant is linked with the famous Adolfo Restaurant in Toledo, owned by Adolfo Munoz.
Written April 5, 2015
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