Monument to Philip IV of Spain

The Monument to Philip IV or Fountain of Philip IV is a memorial to Philip IV of Spain in the centre of in , . It was raised at the insistence of Isabella II of Spain in the first half of the 19th century, opening on 17 November 1843, a year before Narciso Pascual y Colomer came up with the square's final layout.
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  • Type: Building
  • Description: memorial in Madrid, Spain
  • Inscription: “PARA GLORIA DE LAS ARTES / Y ORNATO DE LA CAPITAL / ERIGIO / ISABEL SEGUNDA / ESTE MONUMENTO”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Palacio Real de Madrid and Teatro Real.

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 and one of the largest in the world. is situated 210 metres southwest of Monument to Philip IV of Spain.

Theater building
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The is an opera house in , Spain. Located at the , opposite the , 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. is situated 140 metres east of Monument to Philip IV of Spain.

Public building
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The is a Spanish institution dedicated to the study, research and promotion of the medical sciences. It's motto is Ars cum natura ad salutem conspirans, "Art collaborating with nature for health". is situated 170 metres northeast of Monument to Philip IV of Spain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palacio and El Madrid de los Austrias.

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

Neighborhood
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is a name used for the old centre of , 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 and .

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La Latina and Austrias are neighbourhoods in central . They can be labelled as the old town of the Spanish capital.

Monument to Philip IV of Spain

Latitude
40.41833° or 40° 25′ 6″ north
Longitude
-3.7122° or 3° 42′ 44″ west
Inception
November 17th, 1843
Height
2 metres (6.6 feet)
Open location code
8CGRC79Q+84
Open­Street­Map ID
way 307026216
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q3887462
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From Dutch to Spanish—“Monument to Philip IV of Spain” goes by many names.

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