Another well-known and beloved city dwellers area of ​​Madrid - Plaza de Cibeles. It is located at the intersection of Alcala, Paseo de Rikoletos and Paseo del Prado.

His popularity, this area is required in the first place set at its center a beautiful fountain is perhaps one of the most famous fountain in Madrid, it is a symbol of the city. In the center of the fountain is a statue depicting the goddess of fertility Cibeles, sitting in a chariot drawn by two lions. Fountain, sponsored by Ventura Rodriguez, Francisco Guttieres and Roberto Michel, was built during the reign of King Charles III, between 1777 and 1782 years. Originally the fountain was installed near the Palace of Buenavista, and only in the late 19th century it was moved to its present location.

The Plaza de Cibeles is surrounded by four major famous buildings: the Palace of Communications, Bank of Spain, the Linares Palace and the Buenavista Palace. Great Palace of Communications or the main building city post was built in 1909, designed by Antonio Palasiasa. Until 2007, this impressive building was occupied by the postal service and the Postal Museum after it became the seat of the City Hall of Madrid.

The majestic building of the Bank of Spain, also based in the Plaza Cibeles, impresses with its size. The oldest part of the building was erected between 1882 and 1891 years. Throughout the 20th century building it finished building twice: between 1930 and 1934 and between 1969 and 1975. Right under the Cibeles fountain at a depth of 37 meters are armored chamber in which the bank holds gold reserves of Spain.

In contrast the Bank of Spain is a building of the Palacio de Linares Palace, built in Baroque style in 1873 by a wealthy banker Jose de Murga. Today it houses the Museum of Latin American Art.

Buenavista Palace was built by the Duchess of Alba in 1777. Today it is the headquarters of the Spanish Army.