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Neptune Fountain

Name: Neptune Fountain
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Pause at the Neptune Fountain on the Paseo del Prado, one of Madrid's classic neoclassical monuments. Admire the white marble sea god on his shell-shaped chariot and pair the stop with the neighbouring fountains along the avenue.

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Full description

The Neptune Fountain stands at the middle of a busy roundabout on the Paseo del Prado and shows the sea god riding a shell-shaped chariot, carved in white marble. It belongs to the sculptural ensemble designed by Ventura Rodríguez for the avenue, alongside the Fountain of Apollo and the Fountain of Cybele.

Visitors describe it as a fine example of 18th-century sculpture, though one reviewer found it somewhat cold and distant, which fits its position amid traffic. It is open around the clock and free, so it works as a short photo stop between the nearby art museums.

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Address

Pl. Canovas del Castillo, s/n, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain · Centro

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, morning, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Combine it with the Cybele and Apollo fountains for a full walk along the Paseo del Prado
come early morning or evening for quieter light and fewer crowds
remember it sits in the middle of a roundabout, so use the crossings.

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Reviews

It forms part of the sculptural ensemble designed by Ventura Rodríguez for the Paseo del Prado, along with the Fountain of Apollo (or of the Seasons) and the iconic Fountain of Cybele. Worthy to visit. You can do stop by on your way to the Prado Museum.

Bob Meadow

2/5

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