Columbus Plaza, Spain, this Columbus Plaza is the place where tourists gather the most, and is also the most famous and oldest monument in Madrid. It is also the largest square in the area. There are a lot of tourists visiting here every day.
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Almost every city in Spain has Columbus Square, and a Columbus sculpture will be erected on each square, and the capital Madrid is no exception. The important building on the square is the Columbus monument sculpted by the sculptor Melida! When you come to Madrid, you must not miss this Columbus Square!
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Columbus Plaza, Spain, this Columbus Plaza is the place where tourists gather the most, and is also the most famous and oldest monument in Madrid. It is also the largest square in the area. There are a lot of tourists visiting here every day.
In the heart of Madrid's Columbus Square, huge sculptures of human heads and huge Spanish flags. At Madrid's most prosperous area, on both sides of the square are Castile and Serrano. In addition to the huge Spanish flag and the monument to the Americas, there are usually people playing skateboards and BMX in the afternoon. There is a cultural center under the human head sculpture, and there are pictures of some classic Madrid buildings that have other different exhibitions. You can take pictures in the square after shopping. There is also the National Archaeological Museum of Spain next door, which mainly displays cultural relics from prehistoric to the 19th century. Friends who are interested in history are worth a visit. Location: plazade colon, Serrano Station of Metro Line 4
To attract tourists, it is close to Castile Avenue, surrounded by buildings, located in the busy downtown area. In the center of the square stands a statue of Columbus, the symbol of the Spanish maritime power in the 15th century. Columbus found the American continent back to Spain, it is here to land. The Columbus Monument was built in 1888 for the World's Fair, at the end of Las Ramblas, where two Binhai Avenues converge.
Very emblematic and beautiful square in Madrid with restaurants, shops and cafes in its surroundings.
Barcelona's landmark - "Columbus Square. Sunshine is just right. The sea breeze is cool. A vibrant city. It's still the most popular place in Barcelona after walking for so many days. Every place in the square has its own beauty, or grandeur, or a long history, or rich customs, or beautiful scenery.