Fuente de Neptuno
Fuente de Neptuno
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Neighborhood: Cortes
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- Antón Martín • 7 min walk
- Banco de España • 7 min walk
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland29,651 contributions
Dec 2022
This fountain is one of the most beautiful and majestic fountains in Madrid. It is located in the middle of a busy roundabout.
Because of the traffic, it is impossible to get very near to this fountain. We were lucky to see it from the window of our hotel room at NH Paseo del Prado.
This neoclassical fountain was completed in 1786. It depicts the crowned Roman god having a trident in one hand while he grabs a sea snake with the other hand.
Because of the traffic, it is impossible to get very near to this fountain. We were lucky to see it from the window of our hotel room at NH Paseo del Prado.
This neoclassical fountain was completed in 1786. It depicts the crowned Roman god having a trident in one hand while he grabs a sea snake with the other hand.
Written January 9, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia42,596 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Fuente de Neptuno is a beautiful fountain. We came across it by chance late in the afternoon, and the sight was magical. The fountain was constructed in the late 18th century in the neoclassical style. It depicts the god of the sea, Neptune, on a chariot drawn by two sea horses and he is holding a trident and a coiled snake. It is an impressive fountain, and it looks even more so in the early evening. A sight not to miss. As with so many of Madrid's fountains, this one is also in the middle of a busy intersection, so it is hard getting very close to it. It's best viewed from a safe distance, from across the road. In the surrounding area there are some other interesting sights, the most famous being the Prado Museum, a few minutes away, as well as the Spanish Parliament, Congreso de los Diputados, just around the corner, and other important buildings.
Written June 24, 2019
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MDOGP
Dallas, TX1,109 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a beautiful sculpture/fountain in the heart of Bourbon Madrid. It is very close to the Prado Museum. It is one of the landmarks in the city with the Cibeles. It was designed by Ventura Rodriguez, a famous artist from the 18th century.
Written October 12, 2020
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SPAINDOCTOR
Madrid, Spain5,505 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
This is atlético de Madrid celebration place
Similar to Cibeles
But not as lovely
Anyway is few blocks from Cibeles walk there
Similar to Cibeles
But not as lovely
Anyway is few blocks from Cibeles walk there
Written June 27, 2020
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Vladimiramirela
Mississauga, Canada1,872 contributions
Sep 2019
It occupies the centre of the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, at the beginning of the Paseo del Prado. This is one of the most beautiful marble fountains of Madrid, representing a shell-shaped carriage emerging from a rocky base and pulled by two hippocampi, symbols of storms at sea.
Written January 21, 2020
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Hersie
San Francisco, CA101 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
I like the fact that it has a lot of paintings everywhere.. It's too big that needs to be visited twice to finish everything.. After 5pm, the entrance fee is free..
Written September 5, 2014
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Ogi0
Sofia, Bulgaria19,538 contributions
May 2021
A beautiful fountain, remains from the Bourbon period in Madrid. It is located between the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. It is located in the middle of a very busy crossroads, without pedestrian access.
Written May 12, 2021
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Phi Somchai
Bangkok, Thailand3,703 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The fountain is very beautiful and grand. It is in the middle of a busy roundabout. The place where Athelico Madrid football club celebrates their victory.
Written March 2, 2020
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kamby2015
Tuttle, Oklahoma9 contributions
Nov 2019
The fountain was very pretty and maintained. Our excursion bus dropped us off here and the hop on and hop off bus picked us up here. There were a couple of restaurants in the area and souvenir shops. Very close to the arts area of Madrid.
Written December 9, 2019
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Shop D
New York City, NY245 contributions
Dec 2018
Even though I saw it only in winter, I will still remember it! Definitely one more jewel of Spain! Very photogenic! Make a point to see it!
Written August 9, 2019
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- Hotels near Fuente de Neptuno:
- (0.01 mi) Charming Prado Luxury - Pool, Free Parking, Terrace, Opposite Prado Museum
- (0.01 mi) Sudamericana Hostal
- (0.01 mi) Hostal Residencia La Coruna
- (0.01 mi) Charming Prado Museum I - Pool - Wifi
- (0.01 mi) Charming Museo del Prado II - Pool - Wifi
- Restaurants near Fuente de Neptuno:
- (0.02 mi) Restaurante Prado
- (0.02 mi) Cafeteria Prado S.A
- (0.09 mi) La Rotonda
- (0.09 mi) Dis Tinto
- (0.09 mi) Taberna El Rincon de Jose. Medinaceli
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