snarkyguy

Super detailed monument in a cool part of town. It sits opposite the Bronze statue of a Fat Lady by Fernando Botero and is really cool to view at sundown. Every angle of this square looks good and is well-displayed. The monument itself is on a tall dais with outstretched arms near Centro Colon.

Wonderful looking church with a lot of history. I love the statues, the paintings, and the work that has gone into this building. Yes, there is an opportunity to repair some of it. It's very close to the Gran Via in Madrid and is definitely worth a look. Be aware that church services are still taking place, so be careful not to disturb people who may be going for worship.

Stunning view at night with a pink highlight as well. The view does not disappoint! Nearby is a fountain, and a short walk away is the Gran Via. We only had the opportunity to view Cibeles at night, but I cannot tell you how many pictures I took. Really cool.

In the daytime, you can pay 3-Euro to go up to an observation deck for a good view of the city, but at the time of our visit to Madrid, we just didn't have the chance.

Small but nice little plaza and statue near the Opera Metro station and the performing arts center. It's wide open and a good place for either taking a rest or meeting people. There's a statue commemorating Isabel II, Queen in the early 1800's. There's usually a few street performers here, some small restaurants, and some benches to sit and take a break.

Really cool to look at, almost like something from a Disney fairy-tale movie. The glass is most impressive an hour before sunset when the light is shining right through it. Unfortunately it was closed and we could only appreciate this slice of Madrid from the outside.