From Madrid to the sky! Visiting Cybele
Welcome to Madrid, the capital of Spain!
This is an essential spot: this historical monument is an icon of the capital. I will quickly explain its history: in the 18th century, Carlos III gave the order to build it. It is a work from the architect Ventura Rodríguez and represents the goddess Cybele (Cibeles in Spanish), sitting on a throne drawn by two lions. Those two are as famous as the Deputies Congress' ones. Besides, she holds a scepter and the keys of the city. And, in case you are really curious, the monument is 8 meters tall and is 32 meters in diameter.
Centrally located, it lies right in front of the City Hall and is surrounded by emblematic buildings, such as the Spanish National Bank, the Palace of Communications, the Palace of Linares (the current House of America) and the Palace of Buenavista.
