Nelson Mandela plaza

Nelson Mandela plaza is a square in Madrid, Community of Madrid. Nelson Mandela plaza is situated nearby to the quarter Embajadores, as well as near the memorial Stolperstein dedicated to Manuel García García.

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Type: Square
Description: public square in Madrid
Also known as: “Plaza de Cabestreros”

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Museum Reina Sofía and Palacio Real de Madrid.

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 790 metres east of Nelson Mandela plaza.

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 1¼ km northwest of Nelson Mandela plaza.

Teatro Pavón

Theater building

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The Teatro Pavón, Calle de Embajadores 9, is a theatre in Madrid opened in 1925. The architect was Teodoro de Anasagasti. Teatro Pavón is situated 210 metres west of Nelson Mandela plaza.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Embajadores and Lavapiés.

Embajadores

Quarter

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Embajadores is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid, belonging to the Centro District.

Lavapiés

Neighborhood

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Lavapiés is a historic neighbourhood in the city of Madrid, Spain. It is located in the administrative ward of Embajadores in the downtown Centro District, southeast of neighbouring neighbourhood La Latina.