Fountain of Juan de Villanueva

Fountain of Juan de Villanueva is a fountain in , , . Fountain of Juan de Villanueva is situated near the police station , as well as near the building .
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  • Type: Body of water
  • Description: fountain in Madrid
  • Also known as: “Fuente Juan de Villanueva”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Temple of Debod and Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida.

Museum
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 1 km southeast of Fountain of Juan de Villanueva.

Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The is a Neoclassical chapel in central . The chapel is best known for its ceiling and dome frescoes by Francisco Goya. It is also his final burial place. is situated 460 metres south of Fountain of Juan de Villanueva.

Museum
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 of floor space and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest palace in Western Europe, the largest royal palace in , and among the largest palaces in the world. is situated 1½ km southeast of Fountain of Juan de Villanueva.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Argüelles and Moncloa.

Quarter
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.

Moncloa-Aravaca is a district in western . It includes several university campuses, the Argüelles neighbourhood and the huge Casa de Campo park.

Quarter
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.

Fountain of Juan de Villanueva

Latitude
40.42959° or 40° 25′ 47″ north
Longitude
-3.72416° or 3° 43′ 27″ west
Open location code
8CGRC7HG+R8
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In Other Languages

From Indonesian to Spanish—“Fountain of Juan de Villanueva” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Policía Municipal. Unidad Integral de Distrito Moncloa and La Tinaja.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Cristina Ortiz ‘La Veneno’ and Jaime I El Conquistador, Rey de Aragón.

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