Cibeles Fountain
About Cibeles Fountain
The Fuente de Cibeles is named after Cybele, goddess of nature in Greco-Roman mythology. Sitting in a chariot driven by lions, the fountain was designed by Jose Hermosilla and Ventura Rodriguez towards the end of the eighteenth century.
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Jan 18, 2012
When Spain won the World Cup, I got to see people swarming the streets and dancing in this Fountain. There were near riots in the streets. It was a wonderful site to see. They have a parade here for kids every Jan. 5th for Three Kings Day with fireworks that I would recommend passing by. Madrid is beautiful during the holiday season. Cold, but a dry, tolerable cold.
Nov 25, 2008
this is by far my favorite monument in Madrid. not only because of its beauty but also because of the emotional connection i feel with it because of a beautiful song by Spanish singer and actress Ana Belen about the statue crying when a fugitive from a mental institution is caught by the police. you will love the place even if you don´t know the song of course :)
Jul 13, 2011
The monumental Cibeles Fountain has become a Madrid icon. Located in the heart of the city, it shows Cybele, the Greek goddess of fertility and nature holding a sceptre and a key while being pulled by two lions on a chariot. The pull of the wild lions symbolize the power of nature or of the goddess.
Nov 5, 2011
Lugar imperdível em Madrid, marca a entrada da Gran Via. Local onde ocorrem vários eventos da cidade, desde manifestações políticas, religiosas, cívicas. Está entre o paseo do Prado e a Castellana
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