The Fallen Angel

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It is often often said that Madrid is the only city in the world with a monument to the Devil. In fact, it is a fountain, representing the Fallen Angel being exiled from Paradise.

Located in the Retiro tourist area, it was sculpted by Ricardo Bellver in 1878 for the Paris World Fair held that year. Subsequently, it was acquired by the Madrid City Council, who commissioned the architect Francisco Jareño to design the pedestal. It was made in granite, brass, and stone, creating a fountain structure with a wide basin. The piece was officially inaugurated in 1885.

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Address

Glorieta

del Ángel Caído (Parque del Buen Retiro)

28014

Tourist area

Retiro

Telephone

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Metro

Atocha Renfe (L1), Estación del Arte (formerly Atocha) (L1), Ibiza (L9), Príncipe de Vergara (L2, L9), Retiro (L2)

Bus

1, 2 9, 14, 15, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 51, 52, 61, 63, 74, 146, 152, 202, C

Cercanías (local train)

Madrid-Atocha

BiciMAD bike-share scheme

Docking stations: 69, 74, 75

Price

Free Access.

Times

April to September: 6:00am - 12:00am

October to March: 6:00am - 10:00 am

Type

Sights and monuments

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The Fallen Angel

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