The Cibeles Fountain, built in 1782, is one of the symbols of the city. It is located in the center of the square to which it gives its name and is surrounded by some of the most emblematic buildings of the city. The fountain represents the Roman goddess Cybele, symbol of the earth, agriculture and fertility, on a chariot pulled by two lions, the mythological characters Hippomenes and Atalanta. The goddess and the lions were sculpted in marble and the rest in stone. The sculpture of the goddess is the work of Francisco Gutiérrez. The two lions were sculpted by the French Roberto Michel. From the beginning the fountain had a utility for the Madrilenians: two water spouts, from one was supplied by the official water carriers, who carried the water to the houses and, from the other, the general public was supplied. 💡Curiosities The goddess is also an icon for fans of the Real Madrid soccer team, as it celebrates the Madrid team's titles.
Plaza de la Cibeles, Justicia, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain