Description

Essentials about the Fuente de Neptuno in brief

The Fuente de Neptuno (Neptune Fountain) in Plaza Cánovas del Castillo in the center of Madrid is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful fountains in the Spanish capital. Built in the neoclassical style of white marble, the fountain depicts the Roman sea god Neptune on a sea creature.

The history of the Fuente de Neptuno

Designed by the famous Spanish architect Ventura Rodríguez, the Neptune Fountain was built between 1780 and 1784 by the sculptor Juan Pascual de Mena. However, since de Mena died during construction, it is unclear who finally completed the fountain. Ventura Rodríguez’s original project initially envisioned two fountains facing each other on the side of Paseo del Prado. However, the two fountains, Cibeles and Neptuno, were rebuilt and relocated at the end of the 19th century, so that today they stand in Plaza de Cibeles and Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo.

The architecture of the Fuente de Neptuno

The Fuente de Neptuno consists of a carriage in the shape of a shell, which stands on a stone plateau and is pulled by two sea horses through the surging sea. The carriage is topped by a statue of Neptune, the god of the sea, with his trident.

The Fuente de Neptuno in Plaza Cánovas del Castillo and its counterpart in Plaza de Cibeles also have a certain significance for the Madrid soccer world. While Atlético de Madrid supporters celebrate their victories at the Fuento de Neptuno, Real Madrid fans cheer at the fountain in Plaza de Cibeles.

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Getting there

By public transport:

Metro line 2: Stop Banco de España

Bus lines 10, 14, 27, 34, 37, 45, N9, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N17, N25 and N26: Stop Neptuno

By car:

The nearest parking garage is Parking Las Cortes.