Dolmen de Dalí

Dolmen de Dalí is a monumental sculpture group in the Salamanca neighborhood, consisting of a 43-foot-tall granite structure with a horizontally positioned rock balanced on three carved pillars. A central bronze figure with dual pendulums stands on a black granite pedestal, inscribed with 'Gala' on all four sides.

The commission came in 1985 when Madrid's City Council asked Dalí to create this public work. The installation was completed and unveiled in 1986, representing a significant collaboration between the artist and the city.

The site bears Dalí's name and draws visitors interested in surrealism and modern sculpture. The installation reflects the artist's fascination with blending scientific concepts and artistic expression into public monuments.

The monument stands at the end of Felipe II Avenue and is easily reached from Goya metro station, served by lines 2 and 4. Its location on a major street makes it accessible and straightforward to visit on foot.

The installation draws from two earlier works by the artist: his 1969 work Homage to Newton and his 1949 painting Phosphene de Laporte. Dalí merged elements from both pieces into a single public sculpture, bridging different periods of his creative life.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1986

Creator: Salvador Dalí, Alfonso Güemes, Jesús Jiménez Cañas

Address: Plaza Dalí

GPS coordinates: 40.42392,-3.67335

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04