Monumento a Velázquez

Monumento a Velázquez is a memorial in Retiro, Madrid, Community of Madrid. Monumento a Velázquez is situated nearby to the public building Prado Education, as well as near the government building Ministerio de Sanidad.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid and Museum Reina Sofía.

Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid

Garden

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Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid is an 8 hectares botanical garden in Madrid. The public entrance is located at Plaza de Murillo, next to the Prado Museum.

Museum Reina Sofía

Museum

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The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art. The museum was officially inaugurated on September 10, 1992, and is named for Queen Sofía. Museum Reina Sofía is situated 650 metres south of Monumento a Velázquez.

Fountain of Neptune

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The Fountain of Neptune is a neoclassical fountain located in Madrid, Spain. It lies on the centre of the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, a roundabout in the Paseo del Prado. The sculptural group in its centre represents Neptune, a Roman water deity. Fountain of Neptune is situated 210 metres northwest of Monumento a Velázquez.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jerónimos and Cortes.

Jerónimos

Quarter

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Los Jerónimos is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid belonging to the district of Retiro. It is 1.900627 km² in size. The Retiro Park, the Town Hall and the Prado Museum are located within its limits.