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Monument to Miguel de Cervantes

The Monument to Miguel de Cervantes is an instance of public art located in , Spain. Erected on the centre of the Plaza de España, it is dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include plaza de España and Temple of Debod.

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is a large square and popular tourist destination located in central , at the western end of the Gran Vía. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and is adjacent to two of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers.

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The is an ancient Nubian temple currently located in , Spain. The temple was originally erected in the early 2nd century BC 15 km south of , Egypt. is situated 420 metres west of Monument to Miguel de Cervantes.

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The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies. With over 135,000 m2 and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest royal palace in and one of the largest in the world. is situated 720 metres south of Monument to Miguel de Cervantes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Universidad and Argüelles.

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, originally known as Barrio de Maravillas, is a neighborhood in the Centro district of . Its precise boundaries were historically defined by Calle de San Bernardo, Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, Calle de Fuencarral, and Calle de Carranza—streets that once belonged to the former Parroquia de Maravillas.

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is an administrative neighborhood of belonging to the district of . As of 1 July 2019, it had a population of 24,257 inhabitants. It is 0,755758 km2 in total area. The Cerralbo Museum is located in the neighborhood.

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is an administrative ward of , , belonging to the district of . It contains the historic neighborhoods of and .

Monument to Miguel de Cervantes

Latitude
40.42318° or 40° 25′ 23″ north
Longitude
-3.71261° or 3° 42′ 45″ west
Elevation
633 metres (2,077 feet)
Inception
1925
Open location code
8CGRC7FP+7X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 548797040
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial
Geo­Names ID
11847508
Wiki­data ID
Q4343253
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From Armenian to Ukrainian—“Monument to Miguel de Cervantes” goes by many names.

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