Commemorative plaque to La Alcantarilla and Fuentes de San Pedro

Commemorative plaque to La Alcantarilla and Fuentes de San Pedro is a memorial in Centro, Madrid, Community of Madrid. Commemorative plaque to La Alcantarilla and Fuentes de San Pedro is situated nearby to the work of art The pillar, as well as near the museum Museo De La Luz Madrid.

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Type: Memorial
Also known as: “commemorative plaque to La Alcantarilla and Fuentes de San Pedro” and “La Alcantarilla y Fuentes de San Pedro”
Inscription: “Frente a este lugar estuvieron LA ALCANTARILLA Y FUENTES DE SAN PEDRO junto a los que se halló el asentamiento del primer Madrid”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Palacio Real de Madrid and Puerta Cerrada Square.

Palacio Real de Madrid

Museum

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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 Europe and one of the largest in the world. Palacio Real de Madrid is situated 530 metres northwest of Commemorative plaque to La Alcantarilla and Fuentes de San Pedro.

Puerta Cerrada Square

Square

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Basílica pontificia de San Miguel

Church

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The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Michael is a Baroque-style Catholic church and minor basilica in central Madrid, Spain. It is located in San Justo Street, adjacent to the Archbishop's Palace. Basílica pontificia de San Miguel is situated 100 metres northwest of Commemorative plaque to La Alcantarilla and Fuentes de San Pedro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include El Madrid de los Austrias and Barrio de La Latina.

El Madrid de los Austrias

Neighborhood

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El Madrid de los Austrias is a name used for the old centre of Madrid, built during the reign of the Habsburg Dynasty, known in Spain as Casa de Austria. The area is located south of the Calle Mayor, in between the Metro stations Sol and Ópera.

Barrio de La Latina

Neighborhood

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La Latina is a historic neighborhood in the Centro district of downtown Madrid, Spain. La Latina occupies the place of the oldest area in Madrid, the Islamic citadel inside the city walls, with narrow streets and large squares.