Faro de Moncloa

Faro de Moncloa is a scenic viewpoint in , , . Faro de Moncloa is situated nearby to the work of art , as well as near the library .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Arco de la Victoria and Monument to Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

Photo: Xauxa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a triumphal arch built in the Moncloa district of , . It is also known informally as the Puerta de Moncloa for its resemblance other Madrid landmarks, and . is situated 200 metres southeast of Faro de Moncloa.

Work of art
Photo: Zarateman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Statue of Vasco Núñez de Balboa is an instance of public art in , Spain. Located in the Ciudad Universitaria, next to the Museum of the Americas, it consists of a bronze sculpture of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, best known for his exploration across the Isthmus of Panama and the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

Hospital
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is situated 280 metres northeast of Faro de Moncloa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gaztambide and Moncloa.

Quarter
Photo: Zaqarbal, CC BY-SA 3.0 es.
is an administrative neighborhood of belonging to the district of . It has an area of 0.506596 km2. As of 1 February 2021, it has a population of 23,038.

Photo: Malopez 21, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Moncloa-Aravaca is a district in western . It includes several university campuses, the Argüelles neighbourhood and the huge Casa de Campo park.

Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 4.0.
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.

Faro de Moncloa

Latitude
40.4373° or 40° 26′ 14″ north
Longitude
-3.72167° or 3° 43′ 18″ west
Open location code
8CGRC7PH+W8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2512284205
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
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