Plaza Colon
Plaza Colon
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Neighborhood: Chamberí
Multi-story residential buildings decorated with ornate balconies line the traditional, quiet, and pretty streets of Chamberí. Humble storefronts and neighborhood taverns are scattered across the lower levels down every block, and here and there, there's a cluster of tables on the sidewalk. It isn't ever crowded, but people are always out, poking into the tiny bakeries, hardware stores, and tobacco shops, or ducking into a bright, unadorned cerveceria to have a coffee or beer by the bar, flip through the paper, and check the sports score. The round Plaza Olavide, where the fairly regular network of streets breaks form, is among the most green and lively spots. Restaurants line its circumference and sought-after outdoor tables fill the center of the plaza, where people relax to the sounds of kids playing and street musicians' tunes.
How to get there
- Colón • 1 min walk
- Serrano • 4 min walk
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MDOGP
Dallas, TX1,227 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a square in Recoletos/Catellana. It has a beautiful sculpture dedicated to Christopher Columbus. The statue was changed of place, it used to be in the square, and now it is located in the intersection. It is very nice the other monuments dedicated to the different American civilisations and the gardens around the plaza.
Written October 12, 2020
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Vladimiramirela
Mississauga, Canada1,881 contributions
Sep 2019
This is where Calle de Recoletos becomes the Paseo de la Castelana, crossed by a few other streets, and forming an impressive traffic oval rather than "circle", around the Monument dedicated to Cristobal Colon. It is located in the Northern neighbourhood of Madrid, where the modern architecture tends to take ove the historical buildings.
Written January 22, 2020
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Jonathan L
London, UK59 contributions
Mar 2016
The Plaza Colon commemorates the Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus and is surrounded by traffic on every side.
On one side of the Plaza (the Paseo de la Castellana side) is the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the top of a tall stone column and pointing towards the ‘New World’ which was built in 1885. Below the column are fountains of cascading water as if to drown out the sounds of the surrounding traffic.
On the other side of the Plaza (Calle Serrano side) there are huge concrete structures of different sized blocks adorned with inscriptions by philosophers and Spanish statesmen. These are of a later date and feel powerful and dominant.
On the north side of the square there is a small area of greenery known as the Gardens of Discovery where you can relax for a few moments and take in the air.
Facing the Plaza Colon you can also see the impressive Torres de Colon towers.
However, the most mesmerising sight of all, is the huge Spanish flag which blows in the wind high above. It is said the flag cost almost 400,000 euros.
Plaza Colon is worth a visit if only to experience the juxtaposition of styles in this square
On one side of the Plaza (the Paseo de la Castellana side) is the statue of Christopher Columbus standing on the top of a tall stone column and pointing towards the ‘New World’ which was built in 1885. Below the column are fountains of cascading water as if to drown out the sounds of the surrounding traffic.
On the other side of the Plaza (Calle Serrano side) there are huge concrete structures of different sized blocks adorned with inscriptions by philosophers and Spanish statesmen. These are of a later date and feel powerful and dominant.
On the north side of the square there is a small area of greenery known as the Gardens of Discovery where you can relax for a few moments and take in the air.
Facing the Plaza Colon you can also see the impressive Torres de Colon towers.
However, the most mesmerising sight of all, is the huge Spanish flag which blows in the wind high above. It is said the flag cost almost 400,000 euros.
Plaza Colon is worth a visit if only to experience the juxtaposition of styles in this square
Written March 28, 2016
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Ogi0
Sofia, Bulgaria22,764 contributions
May 2021
Spacious square with the monument to Columbus (hence its name). There is a huge Spanish flag nearby. It is well lit at night.
Written May 13, 2021
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SPAINDOCTOR
Madrid, Spain9,665 contributions
Jun 2020 • Solo
The Spain flag always lovely here
Good for a picture
Also can walk in the serrano street
A words for colon the América ‘a discoverer
Good for a picture
Also can walk in the serrano street
A words for colon the América ‘a discoverer
Written June 27, 2020
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jppuro
Turku, Finland69 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Simple but impressive place for a short visit. One of the biggest national flags - and strange head figures - in Europe are here.
Written December 1, 2019
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SmartDamo
Costessey, UK5,834 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Excellent fan park, cannot understand why the authorities would close both fan parks 2 hours before match and have fans dispersed all over the city, no thought given to people that may have wanted to enjoy their evening without a footballing intrusion!
Written June 2, 2019
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Travelcooking
London, UK3,698 contributions
May 2016
Even if this is not one of the main attractions, it is definitely a place you want to see, with the monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the Colon Tower. You can go and visit the other nearby attractions such as the wax museum and other museums in the area.
Written October 19, 2016
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AvidTraveler12
Winchester, UK1,819 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
The Plaza is one of many squares that can be found in Madrid. The square is dominated by a huge flagpole and the Spanish flag. There is a large restaurant which is underneath the square. Not the most picturesque of squares but worth a walk around if you are in the area.
Written December 27, 2014
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Plaza Colon is a place with history. It is dedicated to that great explorer, Christopher Columbus, whose name in Spanish is Cristóbal Colón. There are actually two different monuments in this area. There is the column to Columbus, which features a fountain at the base and a statue of Columbus at the very top. Then there is, on the opposite side of the Plaza, another monument, which includes a number of huge sculptured concrete blocks of various sizes, with inscriptions by philosophers and indigenous leaders. The area also features a lovely garden called Jardines del Descubrimiento or Gardens of Discovery.
Written June 25, 2019
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Hi can you tell me if there will be a man made beach at Plaza de Colon this year. Thank you 😊
Written March 8, 2019
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