Fountain of Cybele

The Fuente de Cibeles is a Rococo fountain in central Madrid showing the goddess Cybele seated on a chariot drawn by two stone lions. The marble sculpture stands in the Plaza de Cibeles at the intersection of major city avenues.

King Charles III commissioned architect Ventura Rodríguez to design this monumental fountain, which was completed in 1782. The work formed part of a larger urban renewal of Madrid during the late 18th century.

Real Madrid supporters gather here after winning championships and drape scarves and flags across the goddess statue. The fountain serves as a meeting point for major public celebrations and festivities in the capital.

The metro station Banco de España is located directly at the square and provides easy access to the fountain. The square remains open around the clock and is illuminated at night, when traffic becomes lighter.

The fountain originally stood at a different location and was only later moved to the center of the plaza. The lions wear crowns and represent the two historical kingdoms of Castile and León.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1782

Architects: Ventura Rodríguez

Creator: Roberto Michel, Francisco Gutiérrez Arribas, Manuel Herrero Palacios, José López Salaberry, Antoni Parera i Saurina, Miguel Ángel Trilles, Francisco Miguel Ximénez de Alanís

Architectural style: Rococo

Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences

Address: Plaza Cibeles

Website: http://esmadrid.com/informacion-turistica/fuente-de-la-cibeles

GPS coordinates: 40.41934,-3.69317

Latest update: December 11, 2025 20:34