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The monument dedicated to the man who discovered America presides over the Plaza de Colón. 17 meters tall, it is situated in the center of an island between the streets of Paseo de Recoletos, Paseo de la Castellana, Génova and Serrano.
The three-meter tall statue of Christopher Columbus is work of Jerónimo Suñol, carved out of Carrara marble and set atop a high pedestal. Columbus is wearing a tunic and cape and shown holding the flag of Castile, which is resting on a globe in one hand while the other hand is open and outstretched in front of him. The gothic-inspired base features reliefs on all four sides, depicting scenes related with the discovery of America.
Behind this statue, you can see the Jardines del Descubrimiento and just a stone’s throw away the National Library and the National Archaeological Museum.
Stations:
- Plaza de Colón (calle Goya, 1)
- calle Marqués de la Ensenada, 16
- Colón A y B (calle Serrano, 34)
- Castellana (Paseo de la Castellana, 4)
An observation deck at 92 metres.
Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs.
Hop on board the city's official sightseeing bus!
Madrid boasts an array of public parks and gardens from the Casa de Campo, Spain's largest green space, to El Retiro Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.