22 nov 2008

Describing the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid by Elena Carrero Lopez- 1st BACH X

“The Plaza de Cibeles” Madrid

In the foreground you can see the source of Cibeles. It is a very famous monument of 1782. Around the square, in its 4 corners are the most famous buildings in Madrid. "The Palace of Buenavista," "El Palace de Linares" "The Bank of Spain" and "the Communications Palace" it's in the background. In "Cibeles" celebrates the victory of Real Madrid football team.

This source is made in honor of the Greek goddess Cybele. This place was called "Plaza of Madrid," but since 1990 is called Plaza de Cibeles.


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