Fuente de Neptuno

Fountain in a noble square

Address:

Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo - Villafranca del Castillo
28014 - Retiro & Paseo del Prado
Madrid

Nearest Bus or Train:

Banco de España / Antón Martín

Open Hours:

Not available

Neptune's Fountain stands in green and peaceful Plaza Cánovas del Castillo, a totally different atmosphere from the hurly-burly surrounding its sister fountain up the road, Cibeles. Carlos III had it built by Ventura Rodríguez in 1780 as part of his continuous quest to beautify the city. You'll find two upmarket hotels in the same square - Ritz and Palace - as well as the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. Atlético de Madrid football fans meet here to celebrate their team's victories with rowdy high spirits.

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