The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Madrid, Community of Madrid

June 21, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

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

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
Excellent
46%
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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 a Alfonso XII

Plaza Independencia S/N Parque de Retiro, 28001 Madrid Spain
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4.5 based on 443 reviews

Monumento a Alfonso XII

4. Puerta de Toledo

Madrid Spain
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25%
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43%
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30%
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4.0 based on 383 reviews

Puerta de Toledo

5. Monumento a Filippo IV

Plaza de Oriente, Madrid Spain
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4.0 based on 181 reviews

Monumento a Filippo IV

6. Monumento del Angel Caido

Parque del Retiro Glorieta ángel Caido, 28014 Madrid Spain http://www.esmadrid.com/informacion-turistica/el-angel-caido
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4.0 based on 261 reviews

Monumento del Angel Caido

7. Pantheon of Distinguished Men

Calle Julian Gayarre 3 Vor der Basilika, 28014 Madrid Spain +34 915 42 00 59 http://www.patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/monasterios/6259
Excellent
26%
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52%
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4.0 based on 95 reviews

Pantheon of Distinguished Men

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

Glorieta de san antonio, Madrid Spain http://museodelprado.es
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4.0 based on 59 reviews

Monumento de Goya

9. Monumento de Alvaro de Bazan

Plaza de la villa, Madrid Spain
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4.0 based on 63 reviews

Monumento de Alvaro de Bazan

10. Monumento de Victoria Eugenia y Alfonso XIII

Calle Mayor 77, 28005 Madrid Spain
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4.0 based on 50 reviews

Monumento de Victoria Eugenia y Alfonso XIII

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