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This project was carried out by Ventura Rodríguez, under Carlos III´ s reign. The fountain is made of marble and represents the goddess Cibeles, symbol of earth, agriculture and fecundity, by Francisco Gutierrez. The goddess is represented over a cart pulled by lions that were sculpted by Roberto Michel, and that represent the mythological characters of Hipómenes (or Melaión) and Atalanta, the great hunter of the group of Diana.
Hipómenes fell in love with Atalanta and got her love thanks to Aphrodite and the golden apple trick. However, when lovers made the sacrilege of making love in a temple of Cibeles, Zeus got angry and turned them into lions, condemning them to eternally pull the Goddess great cart. In her hands she carries the sceptre and the keys of the city.
Moreover, two cupids were added in its back; one of them pours water from an amphora (By Miguel Ángel Trilles), and the other one supports a conch (by Antonio Parera).
It is the place of celebration of great victories of the Spanish football team Real Madrid.
Built: XVIII Century (1777-1782)
Author: Ventura Rodríguez
Style: Neoclassical
Category: Civil
Type: Fountain
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If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places.
This guided tour will takes to you to stroll historical and enchanting Madrid sights such as the Paseo del Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras, the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Without forgetting the Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral are located.
Make the most of your visit to the Prado National Museum. By booking your ticket with an audio guide here, you'll enjoy skip-the-line access to the museum and an app that provides all the details about masterpieces by renowned artists like Goya and Velázquez, as well as great European painters like Rubens.
A perfect option to explore at your own pace one of the largest and most visited art galleries in the world.
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Book your ticket with a multilingual audioguide and be captivated by the stories behind masterpieces like Guernica by Pablo Picasso or The Face of the Great Masturbator by Salvador Dalí.
This plan is perfect for exploring the museum at your own pace without missing a single detail.
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