About Plaza de Cibeles

Four mammoth buildings of marble crafted beautifully with sculptures and intricate Spanish designs and a fountain make up the Plaza de Cibeles. The Plaza de Cibeles is a traditional landmark square of the city of Madrid. The Bank of Spain, Palace Cibeles, Linares Palace, and Buenavista  Palace surround the fountain of the goddess Cybele, an iconic structure with the fertility goddess pulling a chariot run by two lions. 

Cybele Palace also called the place of communication as it has been the setting for a postal and telegraph museum. The Buenavista Palace in the square hosts the headquarters of the Spanish Army. The  Linares Palace has a functioning Latin American culture center inside the palatial building. This busy intersection has become one of the most popular landmarks in Madrid and has over time symbolized what tourists should expect with respect to the architecture in Madrid. A must-go-to place for tourists, to experience the grandeur of Spain.

Must See

  • Cibeles Fountain
  • Monuments of Spain
  • Linares Palace
  • Buenavista Palace
  • Bank of Spain

How to reach

By Bus:

Line 20 Bus. It takes 2 minutes and costs 1.32 to 1.92 Euros

By Subway:

Line 2 Subway. It takes 4 minutes and costs 1.20 to 1.56 Euros

By Taxi:

It takes 2 minutes and costs 4.21 to 5.05 Euros

By Walk:

It takes 11 minutes


Tips

  • The intersection is quite busy at all times and travelers should avoid going to the plaza during peak heat hours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pet-friendly
  • Cycle routes available
  • Children must be accompanied at all times
  • Photography is allowed

Visit Time

Sunday:          Open 24 hours

Monday:         Open 24 hours

Tuesday:        Open 24 hours

Wednesday:   Open 24 hours

Thursday:       Open 24 hours

Friday:            Open 24 hours

Saturday:        Open 24 hours

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Per person:    2 Euros

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours 

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 21.27°C

 

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