Monumento a Velázquez
Monumento a Velázquez is a wayside cross in Centro, Madrid, Community of Madrid. Monumento a Velázquez is situated nearby to the square Plaza de Ramales, Madrid, as well as near the memorial Commemorative plaque to José del Castillo.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Palacio Real de Madrid and Teatro Real.
Palacio Real de Madrid
Museum
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 180 metres west of Monumento a Velázquez.
Teatro Real
Theater building
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Teatro Real is an opera house in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, and known colloquially as "El Real". it is considered the top institution of the performing and musical arts in the country and one of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe. Teatro Real is situated 150 metres northeast of Monumento a Velázquez.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Palacio and La Latina-Austrias.
Palacio
Quarter
Photo: FDV, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Palacio is an administrative ward of Madrid, Spain, belonging to the district of Centro. It contains the historic neighborhoods of La Latina and El Madrid de los Austrias.
La Latina-Austrias
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La Latina and Austrias are neighbourhoods in central Madrid. They can be labelled as the old town of the Spanish capital.
El Madrid de los Austrias
Neighborhood
Photo: Antonio Tajuelo, CC BY 2.0.
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.
Monumento a Velázquez
- Type: Wayside cross
- Category: historic site
- Location: Centro, Madrid, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
40.41706° or 40° 25′ 1″ northLongitude
-3.71155° or 3° 42′ 42″ westOpen location code
8CGRC78Q+R9OpenStreetMap ID
way 1442487258OpenStreetMap feature
historic=wayside_cross
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